Elaine

Gender Usage of the Name Elaine

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Elaine is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Elaine

• Worldwide

  #621 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #277 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #1019 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #473 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Elaine is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Elaine ranked #621 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #323 in 2024 — a drop of 298 places. Elaine maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #40 in 1944. Its lowest recorded position was #1,267 in 2014. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 428 places (from #1,049 to #621).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Elaine

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names

Starts with

E — Girl Names Starting with E

Ends with

e — Girl Names Ending in “e”

Name AestheticMethodology

Elaine consists of two syllables with a soft liquid consonant start that feels gentle and poised. It is defined by its presence in Arthurian legend as Elaine of Astolat. These literary roots confirm its Elegant & Timeless status.

Middle Names For Elaine

Middle names used with ElaineMethodology

Elaine is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Elaine Marie · Elaine Ann · Elaine Elizabeth · Elaine Smith · Elaine MaryView all 1,346 girl middle names.

• Total 1,928 middle names used with Elaine
• 115 boy middle names used with Elaine
• 397 unisex middle names used with Elaine

Middle name suggestions for ElaineMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elaine is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Elaine Marie · Elaine Monet · Elaine Mcgee · Elaine Maree · Elaine Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Elaine

Sound Like Elaine Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ellen · Eileen · Elena · View all Top 100 names

Spelled Like Elaine Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Elfine

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Isabella · Yvonne · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Elaine Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Michelle · Kathleen · Nicole · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Elaine”

Dictionary Meaning of "Elaine"Methodology

• A female given name from Ancient Greek

  Examples

  • Elaine the fair, Elaine the lovable, Elaine, the lily maid of Astolat, High in her chamber up a tower to the east Guarded the sacred shield of Lancelot;
  • My own mother named me after her best friend, as women did in those days. Elaine, which I once found too plaintive. I wanted something more definite, a monosyllable: Dot or Pat, like a foot set down. Nothing you could make a mistake about; nothing watery. But my name has solidified around me, with time. I think of it as tough but pliable now, like a well-worn glove.

Translations

The name Elaine has 2 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name.

More Info

How to Spell Elaine in ASL

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