Boy · #4,168 in 2026

Elno

Saint-Amand Abbey, once known as Elno, Elnon or Elnone Abbey, is a former Benedictine abbey in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord, France.

Current Rank
#4,168
Peak Rank
#4,168 (1919)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1919
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#4168
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Elno

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Saint-Amand Abbey, once known as Elno, Elnon or Elnone Abbey, is a former Benedictine abbey in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord, France.

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Origin & history
The abbey was founded around 633-639 in what was once a great tract of uninhabited land in the Vicoigne Forest between the Scarpe and the brook called the Elnon [ fr ] , from which the monastery took its first name, Elnon or Elnone Abbey. The founder was Saint Amand , under the patronage of Dagobert I . The name of the saint eventually became applied both to the abbey and the village that grew up round it. The abbot from about 652 was Jonatus . Apart from its considerable effect on the landscape, the abbey became a major centre of study during the Carolingian Renaissance . Notable members of t

The Story of Elno

Elno first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 5 Elnos were born — ranking #4,168 that year. As of 2026, Elno ranks #4,168 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Elnos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Elno

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elno

What does the name Elno mean?
Saint-Amand Abbey, once known as Elno, Elnon or Elnone Abbey, is a former Benedictine abbey in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord, France.
How popular is Elno in 2026?
In 2026, Elno ranks #4,168 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Elno most popular?
Elno reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #4,168 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Elno a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Elno is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Elno?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elno include Aarne, Aline, Aloisius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Elno

Elno is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Elno's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #4,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Elno'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.