How Many People Are Named Elke?
Complete statistics for the name Elke: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elke is a very rare female name, with only 1,047 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 315,043 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1968 with 77 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 1,107 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: 1968Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elke Through the Generations
Elke has maintained a steady presence through the decades, with its current stable status reflecting a blend of classic charm and modern appeal. Among those named Elke, 21% are under 30, 67% are aged between 30 and 60, and 12% are over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups. The name's origins trace back to Germany, where it remains more commonly used than in the United States, highlighting its cultural significance beyond American borders.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Elke
Elke is a feminine given name. Different sources give different accounts of its origin. One source describes it as a Low German and East Frisian diminutive of Adelheid, meaning "of noble birth". Another states that it originated as a Yiddish feminine variant of Elkan, which itself came from the Biblical name Elkanah.…
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Other names sharing Elke's German roots
📄 About the Name Elke
How Many People Have the Name Elke?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 177 people in the United States currently share the name Elke. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elke a Common or Rare Name?
Elke is classified as Very 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elke in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elke Most Popular?
The name Elke reached peak popularity in 1968, with 77 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 Elke?
Approximately 177 people named Elke live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 177. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,872,595 Americans.
Is Elke a rare name?
Elke is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,872,595 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elke mean?
The meaning and origin of Elke are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Elke more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elke are male and 100% are female.
When was Elke most popular?
Elke peaked in 1968 with 77 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.