How old is someone named Elle?
The average Elle is 14 years old.
Half of all living Elles are between 7 and 19.
When was Elle popular?
Most of the Elles in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2019 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 193 | 190 |
| 1990s | 1,251 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 5,164 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 8,105 | 8,000 |
| 2020s | 4,521 | 4,500 |
How many Elles are still alive?
About 19,000 Elles are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Elle since 1977.
Nearly every Elle ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Elle?
About half of living Elles are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 54%
Is Elle an old name?
No. Elle is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Elle will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Elle a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Elles are women.
Names the same age as Elle
NAME TWIN
Elle's name twin is Giavanna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Giavanna's age curve is the closest match to Elle's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Elle
How old is the average Elle?
The average Elle in the US is 14 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elle?
About 19,000 Elles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1977.
When was the name Elle most popular?
In 2019, when about 890 baby girls were named Elle.
Is Elle a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 54% of living Elles are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this