Elanie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elanie is of Greek origin, derived from 'Elena', which means 'light' or 'torch'. It evolved through various historical forms including Helena and Elen before becoming popular in modern English. The name conveys brightness and positivity, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it has gained a fresh appeal in recent years.
The name Elanie is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elanie has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elanie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12316th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8410th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4256th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elanie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elanie"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈleɪni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Elanie is derived from the Greek name 'Elena', which is a variant of 'Helen', meaning 'torch' or 'light'.
Meaning
light, torch
Language Evolution
Helena (Latin), Elen (Old French), Elena (Italian/Spanish), Elanie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century, particularly as a variant of Elena.
Variants & Derivatives
Elena, Helen, Eleanor, Ellie
Modern Popularity & Image
Elanie is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with brightness and positivity.
Famous People
Elanie Cohen - Prominent artist, Elanie Smith - Renowned author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elanie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elanie"
"Elanie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12316th of 19264 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12827th of 27321 | 58 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8410th of 35406 | 205 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4256th of 30306 | 405 |
Regional Popularity of "Elanie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elanie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
46.35% 3162nd/6822 |
39.53% 2481st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elanie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elanie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.