How Many People Are Named Elder?
Complete statistics for the name Elder: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elder, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,474 people in the US today, making up 1 in 223,820 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 2,265 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elder Through the Generations
Elder peaked in popularity in 2024 with 58 births, marking a stable trend in recent years. The name's current demographic shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 49% under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation choice. Among those named Elder, 52 is the average age, suggesting a balanced representation across different life stages.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Elder
Elder or Élder is a masculine given name which may refer to:Élder (footballer), Brazilian former footballer Élder Alencar Machado de Campos Elder José Figueroa, Colombian-born Salvadorian footballer Elder Filipe, Namibian politician Élder Granja, Brazilian footballer Elder Herrera, Colombian retired road cyclist Elder Jordan, African-American businessman, philanthropist, and namesake to a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida Elder Olson (1909–1992), American poet, teacher and literary critic Elder Vogel, Jr., American politician Elder White (1933-2010), Major League Baseball player in part …
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elder's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Elder
How Many People Have the Name Elder?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28,711 people in the United States currently share the name Elder. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,544 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Elder a Common or Rare Name?
Elder is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elder Mean?
Elder means "Respected advisor" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elder in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elder Most Popular?
The name Elder reached peak popularity in 2024, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elder?
Approximately 28,711 people named Elder live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28,711. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,544 Americans.
Is Elder a rare name?
Elder is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,544 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elder mean?
Elder means "Respected advisor" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Elder more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elder are male and 0% are female.
When was Elder most popular?
Elder peaked in 2024 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.