How Many People Are Named Elige?

Complete statistics for the name Elige in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Elige
Very Rare
528
Estimated People
1 in 625,000
1 in X Americans
1924
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
528 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 106

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 11
Georgia 11
Mississippi 18
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Elige

How Many People Have the Name Elige in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 528 people in the United States currently share the name Elige. That works out to roughly 1 in every 625,000 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Elige a Common or Rare Name?

Elige is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Elige Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Elige are covered in full on the Elige name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Elige Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Elige in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Elige is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Elige Most Popular?

The name Elige reached peak popularity in 1924, with 19 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Elige Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Elige across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elige?

Approximately 528 people in the United States share the name Elige, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Elige a rare name?

Elige is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 625,000 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elige mean?

The meaning and origin of Elige is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Elige more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elige are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Elige most popular?

The name Elige reached its peak in 1924, with 19 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People528
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 625,000
GenderMale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1924
Male %100%
Female %0%

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