Unisex · #3,175 in 2026

Elree

Current Rank
#3,175
Peak Rank
#3,869 (1921)
Total Babies
34
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,666 (14 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,869 (34 total)
👦As Boy Name
1917
First Year
1937
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3869
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
6
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1919
First Year
1921
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3666
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Elree

As a girl name

Elree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Elrees were born — ranking #3,666 that year. As of 2026, Elree ranks #3,666 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Elrees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Elree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 6 Elrees were born — ranking #3,869 that year. As of 2026, Elree ranks #3,175 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Elrees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Elree

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elree

What does the name Elree mean?
Elree is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Elree in 2026?
In 2026, Elree ranks #3,175 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Elree most popular?
Elree reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,869 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Elree a unisex name?
Yes — Elree is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Elrees assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Elree?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elree include Erna, Birney, Boise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elree

Elree is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Elree's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,869. Use the chart and map above to compare Elree'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.