Girl · #5,243 in 2026

Elrene

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

Current Rank

#5,243

Peak Rank

#3,863 (1940)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1948

Last Year

1940

Peak Year

#3863

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elrene

Elrene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1940, when 6 Elrenes were born — ranking #3,863 that year. As of 2026, Elrene ranks #5,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Elrenes 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+

No data

Names that sound like Elrene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elrene 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 Elrene

What does the name Elrene mean?

Elrene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elrene in 2026?

In 2026, Elrene ranks #5,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elrene most popular?

Elrene reached its peak popularity in 1940, ranking #3,863 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Elrene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elrene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elrene include Madalin, Verlina, Jereldine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elrene

Elrene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Elrene's peak popularity came in 1940 when it ranked #3,863. Use the chart and map above to compare Elrene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.