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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elbie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elbert|Elby
ScottishGirl→ Stable

Elbie

EL-bee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#15908
→ Stable
#15908
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#15908 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19222024

Rank #15908 · Falling since 1922

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Elbie

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #15908

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
34 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ScottishVintageGirl-leaning2-syllableDiminutivePlayfulRareRetro charmNickname style
Character
cheerful optimismcreative energyloyal friendshipgentle kindnessspirited independence
STRONG
High confidence

Elbie is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15908 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#15908 · very rare
Elbie at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive form of Elbert or Albert, meaning 'noble and bright', popular in Scotland as an informal pet name
Language root:Scottish · English
Peak rank:#15908 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
EllieElsieEmber◈ElvaBillie◈Millie
Similar Style
ElowenIvyHazel◈RosieGracieLottie
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elbie
IvyHazel◈Wren◈ClaraMabelFinley◈GusAlfie
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Ivy
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→ Stable
Hazel◈
English · #19
→ Stable
Rosie
Latin · #311
↑ Rising
Gracie
Latin · #248
→ Stable
Lottie
English · #676
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elbie · Overview
Summary

Elbie is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15908 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elbie scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Vintage · Playful character
Elbie carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
elbie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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