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Elite

Boy name

Elite has been given to 82 babies in the U.S. since 2012. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Elite.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

82

Peak year

2022 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2012

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

13% girls / 87% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elite — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elite.

Sibling name ideas for Elite

Same era and popularity as Elite, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Elite?

Elite has been given to 82 babies in the U.S. since 2012. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elite peak?

Elite peaked in 2022, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Elite a girl or boy name?

Elite is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Elite are boys).

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