4,059births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · France
#668France 2025
El is a boy name family recorded 4,059 times in 5 countries since 1915. It ranks highest today in France (#668 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 2023, at 13.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of El
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El | English | 3,675 | 🇫🇷 France | #668 | 2023 | ▶ 1 % |
| El | English | 284 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1928 | – |
| El | English | 51 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1956 | – |
| El | English | 25 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2016 | – |
| El | English | 24 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2939 | 2025 | new |
Questions about El
How popular is the name El?
In 2025 it ranked #668 in France. Official registers record 4,059 births across 5 countries.
When was El most popular?
It peaked in France in 2023, at 13.7 births per 100,000.
Is El a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, El is a boy name.