Declining since 2000, #1,328 for boys today.
Popularity of Elvis since 1881
Babies named Elvis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 86 |
| 1910s | 547 |
| 1920s | 836 |
| 1930s | 607 |
| 1940s | 563 |
| 1950s | 1,970 |
| 1960s | 1,596 |
| 1970s | 1,879 |
| 1980s | 1,943 |
| 1990s | 2,240 |
| 2000s | 2,930 |
| 2010s | 1,817 |
| 2020s | 885 |
Meaning & origin
The name Elvis was first recorded in the United States in 1881, but its modern identity is inseparable from the singer Elvis Presley, who popularized it in the mid-20th century. The name reached its peak rank at number 1 in 1957, during the height of Presley's career, and has since declined in usage. As of 2025, it ranked 1,328th, with approximately 1 in 11,780 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2000, reflecting its association with a bygone era. Despite the decline, Elvis retains cultural cachet, especially in Louisiana, Washington, and Virginia, the top states where it is most frequently used.
The name Elvis is of disputed origin. It is often considered a variant of Aloysius, which in turn derives from the Old German name Alwis meaning 'all wise'. However, it may also be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ailbhe. The name remained rare until the mid-20th century when it was catapulted to fame by the American singer Elvis Presley.
Where Elvis is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elvis” around the world
Where Elvis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Elvie, Vez
Sibling names for Elvis
Names that share Elvis's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Elvis
Names whose popularity has moved with Elvis's over the last 50 years.
