boy's name

Elphege

el-FEZH (French)

  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 172

Elphege is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1930 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Peaked in France in 1902, when 10 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1900.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.

Elphege Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1990s.

55
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Births named Elphege by decade in France
Decade Births
1900s 55
1910s 30
1920s 15
1930s 10
1940s 10
1950s 5
1960s 0
1970s 0
1980s 5
1990s 5

How Popular Is Elphege?

In 1991, Elphege was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Where Elphege Is Used

France #2,775 5 in 1991
United States #3,693 6 in 1930

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Elphege

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Elphege Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elphege over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Elphege

  • French el-FEZH

Sibling Names for Elphege

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elphege — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Elphege

How popular is the name Elphege?

In 1991, Elphege was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Is Elphege a girl's or a boy's name?

Elphege is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Elphege?

Elphege has 2 syllables.

When was Elphege most popular?

Elphege peaked in 1902, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.