Elba Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
9% Masculine / 91% Feminine
Meaning:
Elba is a feminine name of Italian origin associated with the island off the coast of Tuscany.
Meaning of the Name Elba
Elba is a feminine given name with Italian origins. It is derived from the name of the Italian island, which lies off the coast of Tuscany. The name Elba is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word 'Ilva', meaning 'the water'. Elba is also associated with the famous French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who was exiled to the island of Elba after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
Popularity of the Name Elba
The popularity for the name Elba peaked in popularity in the year 1956 with 82 births, which ranked number 1,962 out of 10,219 unique names for that year. Elba had the most female births in 1956 with 82, which ranked number 1,141 out of 6,890 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1925 with 18, which ranked number 1,870 out of 4,867 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elba has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 14 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among females, Elba has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 14 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elba
- 20 Year Trend of Elba: -22.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Elba: 100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elba: 100.00%
Popularity of Elba by State
Among females, Elba was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elba. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elba
- Total Births of Elba: 15 (7.18%)
- Female Births of Elba: 15 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Elba over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Elba have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.