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Elaine

Elaine is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Elaine?

Recorded births named Elaine by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	263,543 births
England & Wales since 1996	540 births
Ireland since 1964	10,652 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Elaine's popularity over time

Babies named Elaine per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1947 (7,072/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1982 (607/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2022 (31/yr).

When was Elaine popular?

Elaine reached its peak in 1947, when it was the #100 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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