Elvis

Elvis is a boy'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 177 boys in the United States.

Elvis at a glance

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

About the name Elvis

Elvis 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, Elvis first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #311 in 1957, and in 2024 177 babies received the name — 17,824 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elvis in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#311 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Babies named Elvis in 2024
177
Total since 1880
17,824

Elvis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#716 in 2025
Babies named Elvis in 2025
49
Total since 1996
697

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elvis mean?

The meaning of Elvis 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 Elvis a boy or girl name?

Elvis is a boy name. In 2024, 177 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elvis?

Elvis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elvis?

Elvis first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #311 in 1957, and 177 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].