Elfego

Elfego - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Elfego at a glance

Elfego is ranked #1558 among boy baby names in 1946, with 5 births in 1946. It peaked in 1946 at #1558 and first appeared on the charts in 1921.

Rank in 1946
#1558
Births in 1946
5
Peak year
1946 (#1558)
First appeared
1921
Popularity
1 in 311,352 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Elfego appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1614. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elfego and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elfego? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elfego. The baby boy name Elfego was given to 5 baby boys in 1946, ranking #1558 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 311,352 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elfego peaked in popularity 80 years ago in 1946 on position 1558.



Famous with this name

Elfego Villegas
Elfego Baca
Elfego Vinicio Pena Castellanos


How would you rate Elfego, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Elfego is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elfego is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #267 - and is the least popular in New Mexico at position #267.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elfego is where you live.


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Elfego origin and meaning

Elfego is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Elfego, pop culture references for the name Elfego and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elfego

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elfego, sorted by popularity.

Elvis / Elves /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19461558
19211614

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New Mexico267

Even more about Elfego


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elfego a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elfego?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1946
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Elfego
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 311,352
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1921
1946 births +5

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