Elke

Girl name

Elke has been given to 1,116 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 1968. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Elke.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,116

Peak year

1968 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1953

10-year trend

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Ellegirl

19,247 babies since 1977

Elieboy

3,405 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

Jeneengirl

1,116 babies since 1942

Monalisagirl

1,116 babies since 1950

Sonjiagirl

1,113 babies since 1938

Charlettagirl

1,106 babies since 1921

Deadragirl

1,106 babies since 1944

Pollyannagirl

1,129 babies since 1914

Tonitagirl

1,102 babies since 1911

Marceygirl

1,102 babies since 1944

Elke vs Jeneen ⚖Elke vs Monalisa ⚖Elke vs Sonjia ⚖Elke vs Charletta ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Elke

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

Sisters

Jeneen Monalisa Dierdre Lore

Brothers

Keir Lonnell Leshawn Spence

FAQ

How popular is the name Elke?

Elke has been given to 1,116 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elke peak?

Elke peaked in 1968, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Elke a girl or boy name?

Elke is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elke are girls).

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