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Elgin

Recorded 1886–2025 · United States

Elgin was most popular in 1927, when 78 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,515 that year. In 2025 it ranked #20,040, with 7 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,002 people named Elgin.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#1,515
Births that year78
Total since 18804,002

Elgin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Elgin’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org