Elgin

Q: Is Elgin a boy or girl name?

Elgin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #8821, and as a girl name it ranks #24033.

Q: How popular is the name Elgin?

Elgin is ranked #8821 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ EHLJ-ihn ]

Boy Name #8,821 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elgin is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLJ-ihn.

Popularity Over Time

#8,821

Current Rank

Peaked 1969 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,821
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Elg Ely Elgie

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Also a Girl Name

Elgin is also used as a girl name, ranked #24033.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin

Is Elgin a boy or girl name?

Elgin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8821. As a girl name, it is ranked #24033. Elgin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elgin?

Elgin is pronounced EHLJ-ihn.

How popular is the name Elgin?

Elgin is currently ranked #8821 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elgin?

Common nicknames for Elgin include Elg, Ely, and Elgie.

Is Elgin a common or rare name?

Elgin is an uncommon name, ranked #8821 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Elgie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.