Elayne

Elayne is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 girls in the United States.

Elayne at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elayne

Elayne belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elayne first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #732 in 1924, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 4,074 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elayne in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#732 in 1924
Peak year
1946
Babies named Elayne in 2024
42
Total since 1880
4,074

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elayne mean?

The meaning of Elayne is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elayne a boy or girl name?

Elayne is a girl name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elayne?

Elayne comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elayne?

Elayne first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #732 in 1924, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].