Elvis

Elvis - A very unique male name

Elvis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #581. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elvis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elvis? 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 Elvis. The baby boy name Elvis was given to 96 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1314 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 15,274 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elvis peaked in popularity 69 years ago in 1957 on position 310.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Elvis, 1-5?

Elvis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elvis is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #812 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,522.

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 Elvis is where you live.

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Elvis origin and meaning

Scandinavian and Irish — exact derivation disputed

Uncertain — sometimes linked to Scandinavian names and to the Irish saint Ailbe, but no derivation is established

Elvis was a rare name until Elvis Presley, whose 1957 peak in the data matches his first fame. Its earlier roots are genuinely disputed, and Presley himself is the reason the name is known. It has stayed in steady low use ever since, now rising slightly.

Origin uncertain

Elvis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Elvis, pop culture references for the name Elvis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elvis

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

Elfego / Elves /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elvis

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 Elvis 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 Elvis?

2 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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Pronunciation

EL-vis · /ˈɛlvɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Elvis Presley — Singer and actor, the 'King of Rock and Roll' (1935–1977) Historical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Elvis for its unmistakable rock-and-roll charge — it is a tribute name as much as a given name, and it still feels bold and musical.

Worth knowing

• The association with Elvis Presley is total — most people will mention him first.
• Often assumed to be a stage name rather than a birth name.