Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Elba
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1956
Peak births
82
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Elba
How many people are named Elba?
An estimated 2,087 living Americans are named Elba.
How rare is Elba?
Elba is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90.2% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Elba?
The median age of a living American named Elba is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 64 years old.
Is Elba still popular?
Yes — Elba is currently rising in popularity, with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Elba most common?
Elba has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 7.5× more often than the national baseline.
1888Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
90.2%
2025
8
All-time
3,393