Boy · #3,518 in 2026

Elbern

Name: Popularity of the name Elbern in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elbern, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,518

Peak Rank

#4,286 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1937

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#4286

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elbern

Elbern first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 5 Elberns were born — ranking #4,286 that year. As of 2026, Elbern ranks #3,518 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Elberns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Elbern

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elbern is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alburn
Albern
Melbourne
Shelburne
Welborn
Elber
Welborne
Hellborn
Welburn
Cleburne
Elbert
Kilburn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elbern

What does the name Elbern mean?

Elbern is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elbern in 2026?

In 2026, Elbern ranks #3,518 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elbern most popular?

Elbern reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #4,286 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Elbern a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elbern is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Elbern?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elbern include Alves, Anatol, Ange. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elbern

Elbern is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Elbern's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #4,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Elbern's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.