Elaine
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Shining Light; Bright; Torch
Background: The name Elaine originates from the Old French name 'Helaine,' which is derived from the Latin 'Helena,' meaning 'light' or 'torch.' This term can be traced back to the Greek name 'Helene,' also meaning 'shining light.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#155
Total births
262,525
Most popular decade
1940s
(180,777 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+281 ranks)
Years in Top 100
36
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,728
- Peak year
- 1941
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #1,254
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #6,940
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 7,058
- Peak rank
- #50
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 843
- Recent rank
- #369
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).