Elgin
Pronunciation: [ EHLJ-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elgin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,315 babies have been named Elgin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elgin is past its peak , currently ranked #8,821 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,821
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Elgin
Elgin is a boy name .
Is Elgin a boy or girl name? Elgin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,821 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,033. Elgin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elgin is currently ranked #8,821 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elgin include Elg, Ely, Elie, and Elgkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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