Elven

Boy name

Elven has been given to 464 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

464

Peak year

1921 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Ellengirl

276,029 babies since 1880

Elvinboy

21,166 babies since 1880

Eldenboy

5,932 babies since 1884

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FAQ

How popular is the name Elven?

Elven has been given to 464 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elven peak?

Elven peaked in 1921, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Elven a girl or boy name?

Elven is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elven are boys).

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