Elvis
- US rank
- #1,328
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #311 in 1957
145 babies were named Elvis in the US in 2025. It has climbed 7 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elvis you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Elvis
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English singer-songwriter (born 1954)
Choose Elvis and your child shares a first name with Elvis Costello, an English singer-songwriter. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Elvis, like who?” Elvis Costello's Wikipedia article is available in 55 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,779 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elvis, 145 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elvis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElvis first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1957, when it ranked #311. Today it's #1,328, so it could be due a comeback.
- Where it's lovedElvis is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #775, followed by Washington (#801) and California (#862). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Elvis
Elvis is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-vis”. US birth records list Elvis for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 135 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1957, when it ranked #311 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,328, with 145 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 | 37,959 boys |
| 1890s | 41 | 24,378 boys |
| 1900s | 63 | 15,860 boys |
| 1910s | 81 | 12,364 boys |
| 1920s | 76 | 13,161 boys |
| 1930s | 57 | 17,413 boys |
| 1940s | 39 | 25,556 boys |
| 1950s | 94 | 10,669 boys |
| 1960s | 83 | 12,107 boys |
| 1970s | 114 | 8,779 boys |
| 1980s | 105 | 9,508 boys |
| 1990s | 115 | 8,676 boys |
| 2000s | 147 | 6,814 boys |
| 2010s | 97 | 10,361 boys |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,705 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Elvis
What is the origin of the name Elvis?
Elvis has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elvis a boy or girl name?
Elvis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elvis?
Elvis ranked #1,328 for US boys in 2025, given to 145 babies. Its best year was 1957 (#311).