US Popularity:15443
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:High-minded; Little Ireland
Encourage baby to know their own mind with this name. Elgin is a boy’s name that has Gaelic roots and means "high-minded," so it's perfect for any little one with a strong moral compass. Elgin can also mean "little Ireland," coming from Ealg or Eilginn, making this name a sweet way to honor any family roots from the Emerald Isle. There are also ties to Scotland, with Elgin being a town in Morayshire in the northeast of the country.
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Famous People Named Elgin

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  • Elgin Baylor
    Basketball Player

How Popular Is The Name Elgin?

U.S. Births

Overall:Elgin is currently #15443 in U.S. births
Boy:Elgin is currently #7376 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

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2023
#7376
in 2023
+ 1828
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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