El
Boy nameEl has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1928.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
284
Peak year
1928 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
13% girls / 87% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from El — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as El.
Sibling name ideas for El
Same era and popularity as El, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name El?
El has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name El peak?
El peaked in 1928, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is El a girl or boy name?
El is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named El are boys).
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