Holding steady.
Popularity of Elick since 1880
Babies named Elick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1913, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elick's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elick is a rare given name with a brief recorded history in the United States. Its earliest known use dates to 1880, though its peak year was 1890, after which usage declined and stabilized. The name has never reached a rank in national popularity lists, nor does it have a current 1-in-N ratio due to extremely low frequency. Elick was most common in the 1890s, and while it never became widespread, it has appeared sporadically in modern times. The name's origins are unclear, and it may derive from a surname or a variant of Elias. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
Elick is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Elias, the Greek form of Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' or possibly a transferred use of the surname Elick, which is a variant of Ealick or derived from a diminutive of Alexander. Records show sporadic use in the United States since the late 19th century, with a small peak in the 1890s.
Sibling names for Elick
Names that share Elick's style, for a brother or sister.
