Elkin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elkin means 'God has created' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Elkin
Elkin is a name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of Elkanah, meaning 'God has created'. Elkin is derived from the Hebrew words 'El', meaning 'God', and 'Kanah', meaning 'created'. This name carries a religious significance, symbolizing the belief in the divine power of creation. Elkin is commonly used as a masculine given name.
Popularity of the Name Elkin
The popularity for the name Elkin peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,355 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Elkin had the most male births in 2021 with 21, which ranked number 4,619 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Elkin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Elkin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elkin
- 20 Year Trend of Elkin: 87.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Elkin: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elkin: 150.00%
Popularity of Elkin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elkin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elkin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elkin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elkin
- Total Births of Elkin: 16 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Elkin: 16 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Elkin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Elkin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.