Elaine Girl

Popularity: #334 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

French; Old Provençal

Meaning

French: bright, shining light; Old Provençal: torch

Historical & Cultural Background

Elaine is derived from the Old French name 'Helaine', which is a variant of 'Helen'. The name has been popularized in literature, particularly in Arthurian legends, where Elaine is often depicted as a noble and virtuous character. It has seen various spellings and adaptations across different cultures, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Elaine has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Alaina, Elena, Lana, Selena, Adeline, Laila, Elise, Alina

Variants

  • Elayne
  • Alayne

International Variants

  • Elena (Spanish)
  • Elena (Italian)
  • Helena (Latin)
  • Elaine (English)

Famous people named Elaine

Elaine Stritch was an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and television.

Elaine Benes is a fictional character from the television show 'Seinfeld', portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Elaine Paige is a British singer and actress recognized for her roles in musical theatre.

Elaine May is an American actress, writer, and director known for her contributions to comedy and film.

Fictional characters named Elaine

Elaine of Astolat is a character from Arthurian legend, known for her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot.

Elaine Marley is a character in the 'Monkey Island' video game series, known for her intelligence and resourcefulness.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elaine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elaine has ranked as high as #100 nationally which occurred in 1947 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Indiana, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Elaine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elaine (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 103
13%
CA 74
9%
IN 43
5%
FL 37
5%
OH 34
4%
NY 33
4%
VA 29
4%
PA 26
3%
WA 25
3%
MO 24
3%
NJ 23
3%
GA 22
3%
WI 22
3%
NC 21
3%
TN 19
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18835
18845
18865
18876
18887
18898
189012
189116
189222
189324
189420
189521
189638
189730
189829
189927
190050
190143
190248
190353
190457
190579
190682
1907103
1908129
1909139
1910195
1911199
1912313
1913411
1914568
19151,212
19161,236
19171,281
19181,473
19191,688
19202,433
19212,922
19222,792
19233,212
19243,802
19253,776
19264,004
19274,109
19284,005
19293,852
19303,954
19313,622
19323,576
19333,571
19343,900
19354,080
19364,259
19374,527
19384,834
19394,785
19404,782
19415,377
19425,986
19435,965
19445,629
19455,887
19466,803
19477,058
19486,403
19496,214
19506,037
19516,069
19525,650
19535,495
19545,825
19555,635
19565,310
19575,013
19584,743
19594,455
19604,314
19613,867
19623,614
19633,121
19642,825
19652,498
19662,059
19671,776
19681,706
19691,683
19701,437
19711,288
19721,066
1973994
1974950
1975861
1976782
1977864
1978757
1979783
1980771
1981784
1982777
1983796
1984617
1985655
1986664
1987669
1988707
1989673
1990632
1991610
1992603
1993561
1994567
1995541
1996531
1997452
1998481
1999462
2000453
2001408
2002399
2003427
2004413
2005469
2006393
2007406
2008399
2009371
2010343
2011399
2012400
2013360
2014439
2015423
2016498
2017507
2018470
2019545
2020583
2021647
2022682
2023807
2024843