Elayne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Elayne means 'bright, shining light'.
Meaning of the Name Elayne
Elayne is a variant of the name Elaine, which is of Greek origin and means 'bright, shining light'. It is derived from the Greek name Helene, which has the same meaning. Elayne is a feminine name with a touch of elegance and grace. It can also be associated with mythological and literary figures, such as Queen Guinevere, who is often referred to as Helena or Elaine in Arthurian legends.
Popularity of the Name Elayne
The popularity for the name Elayne peaked in popularity in the year 1946 with 104 births, which ranked number 1,438 out of 8,684 unique names for that year. Elayne had the most female births in 1946 with 104, which ranked number 809 out of 5,686 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Elayne
- 20 Year Trend of Elayne: 106.67% 00
Popularity of Elayne by State
Among females, Elayne was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elayne. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elayne
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