3,184births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1929Peak · Argentina
#2718United States 2025
Elder is a boy name family recorded 3,184 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2718 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1929, at 8.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elder
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder | English | 2,320 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2718 | 1880 | ▲ 65 % |
| Elder | English | 664 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1929 | – |
| Elder | English | 200 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1976 | – |
Questions about Elder
How popular is the name Elder?
In 2025 it ranked #2718 in the United States. Official registers record 3,184 births across 3 countries.
When was Elder most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1929, at 8.6 births per 100,000.
Is Elder a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elder is a boy name.