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Elder

Elder is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Elder?

Recorded births named Elder by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,320 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.

Elder's popularity over time

Babies named Elder per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2024 (58/yr).

When was Elder popular?

Elder reached its peak in 2024, when it was the #5114 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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