girl name
Elle
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#461 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Elle in the US, 1880–2025
Elle first appears in US records in 1977. It peaked in 2019, when 890 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 668.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elle a boy or a girl name?
Elle is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Elle?
In 2025, Elle ranked #461 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Elle most popular?
Elle was most popular in 2019, when about 890 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.