Elayne
- US rank
- #3,712
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #731 in 1924
40 babies were named Elayne in the US in 2025. It has climbed 366 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elayne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,161 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elayne, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elayne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElayne first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1924, when it ranked #731. Today it's #3,712, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendElayne has climbed 366 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,712. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Elayne
Elayne is a girl name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-yne”. US birth records list Elayne for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #731 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,712, with 40 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 | 62,500 girls |
| 1920s | 63 | 15,760 girls |
| 1930s | 50 | 20,056 girls |
| 1940s | 51 | 19,724 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,448 girls |
| 1960s | 17 | 60,386 girls |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,724 girls |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 121,951 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,324 girls |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 105,820 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,493 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,383 girls |
Other spellings of Elayne
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Elayne
What is the origin of the name Elayne?
Elayne has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Elayne a boy or girl name?
Elayne is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elayne?
Elayne ranked #3,712 for US girls in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#731).