Elke Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-kah / /ˈɛlkə/German; Dutch
Meaning
Noble; bright
Historical & Cultural Background
Elke is a diminutive form of names like Eleonore or Adelheid in German-speaking countries. It has been used as an independent name in Germany and the Netherlands. The name reflects a tradition of using diminutives as given names in these cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Elke has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elka
International Variants
- Elka (Dutch)
- Elkie (English)
Famous people named Elke
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elke was first seen in the United States in 1953. Elke has ranked as high as #1017 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Elke has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elke (1979)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1965 | 50 |
| 1966 | 52 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 77 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1970 | 55 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 50 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |