An estimated 19,024 living Americans are named Elle.
How rare is Elle?
Elle is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 668 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 24.9% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Elle?
The median age of a living American named Elle is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 19 years old.
Is Elle still popular?
Yes. Elle is holding steady, with 668 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elle most common?
Elle has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1977Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
24.9%
2025
668
All-time
19,247
Diaspora map
Elle broke out in Connecticut, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (2009) and became over-represented in 30 states over 15 years.
Broke out: Connecticut, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 2009 · over-represented in 30 states over 15 years