Elder
Elder: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Elder?
Since 1880, 52 girls and 2,268 boys in the U.S. have been named Elder (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3203 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 1899. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Elder FAQ
How popular is the name Elder?
Since 1880, 52 girls and 2,268 boys in the U.S. have been named Elder (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3203 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 1899. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elder a boy or girl name?
Elder is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 52 girls and 2,268 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).