How old is someone named Elvis?
The average Elvis is 36 years old.
Half of all living Elvises are between 19 and 52.
When was Elvis popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Elvis peaked around 1921, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 86 | 0 |
| 1910s | 573 | 0 |
| 1920s | 879 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 617 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 579 | 240 |
| 1950s | 1,994 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,596 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 1,884 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 1,959 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 2,246 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 2,936 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 1,817 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 885 | 880 |
How many Elvises are still alive?
About 14,000 Elvises are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Elvis since 1881.
Most Elvises ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Elvis?
About one in four living Elvises are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Elvis an old name?
Somewhat. Elvis is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Elvis will be 44 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Elvis a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Elvises are men.
Names the same age as Elvis
NAME TWIN
Elvis's name twin is Brigid. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brigid's age curve is the closest match to Elvis's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Elvis
How old is the average Elvis?
The average Elvis in the US is 36 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Elvis?
About 14,000 Elvises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Elvis most popular?
In 1957, when about 620 baby boys were named Elvis.
Is Elvis a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 30% of living Elvises, but the name spans several generations.
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