Elaine

Rank 465th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Elaine was 465th most popular baby name for girls and 927th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 678 babies were named Elaine in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,950 babies in the United States were named Elaine. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Elaine is around 62 to 69 years old.

The name "Elaine" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Elaine include El and Lainey.

Elaine Meaning & Origin

Elaine is a name of Old French origin that means "bright, shining light", often associated with qualities of kindness, warmth, and illumination.

The name Elaine is described as cultured, witty and charming.

Pronunciation

Elaine is pronounced eh-leyn in English. The name Elaine has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Elaine

Elaine is a recurring character in Arthurian legends, with at least four different characters bearing this name including Elaine of Astolat, also known as the Lady of Shalott.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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