4,373births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1917Peak · Ontario
#9714United States 2025
Elgin is a boy name family recorded 4,373 times in 2 countries since 1886. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1917, at 37.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elgin
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | English | 4,002 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1927 | ▼ 70 % |
| Elgin | English | 371 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Elgin
How popular is the name Elgin?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 4,373 births across 2 countries.
When was Elgin most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1917, at 37.8 births per 100,000.
Is Elgin a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elgin is a boy name.