Elburn
A boy's name with 40 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Elburn, you're looking at a name that fewer than 40 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Elburn a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Elburn is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elburn is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin. Possibly a variant of Elbourne or a place-derived surname used as a given name, Elburn appears in very small numbers in U.S. records. Its El- prefix gives it kinship with names like Elwood, Elmer, and Elton.
Like many rare names from early 20th-century America, Elburn has the feel of a regional family name that was occasionally passed down as a first name — quietly distinctive without being flamboyant.
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In the American context, Elburn is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1913–1933). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 40 total births, Elburn exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elburn has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 17 | — |
| 1910s | 18 | — |
The Story of Elburn
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Elburn is a name steeped in history. Boys named Elburn are most likely born between 1913 and 1928.
How rare is Elburn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elburn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1910s with 18 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1913–1933)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 5 | #3803 |
| 1929 | 6 | #3673 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4369 |
| 1922 | 6 | #3977 |
| 1918 | 8 | #3183 |
| 1915 | 5 | #3994 |
| 1913 | 5 | #2949 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1933