Elayne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elayne is a name of French origin, meaning 'bright, shining light'. Its evolutionary path includes forms like Elaine and Alayna. The name carries traits of elegance and charm, though it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Elayne is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Elayne has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elayne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1133rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 975th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1373rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3592nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5119th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6462nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4710th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elayne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elayne"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈleɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Elayne is derived from the Old French name 'Elaine', which itself comes from the Latin 'Alayna', meaning 'bright, shining light'. The name is often associated with the Arthurian legend, where Elaine is the name of several characters.
Meaning
bright, shining light
Language Evolution
Elaine, Elena, Alayna
Historical Usage
The name Elayne gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, largely due to its romantic connotations and associations with literature and legend.
Variants & Derivatives
Elaine, Elena, Lainie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Elayne is often perceived as a graceful and elegant name, frequently associated with a sense of charm and beauty.
Famous People
Elayne Boosler - American comedian and actress, Elayne Angel - American tattoo artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elayne"
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 "Elayne"
"Elayne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1133rd of 9107 | 772 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 975th of 9204 | 1,026 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1373rd of 12526 | 1,082 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3592nd of 19264 | 285 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5119th of 27321 | 267 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6462nd of 35406 | 295 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4710th of 30306 | 347 |
Regional Popularity of "Elayne" 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 "Elayne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.23% 598th/1416 |
46.41% 640th/1379 |
- |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.02% 897th/1546 |
34.32% 534th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
76.60% 1185th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
59.81% 1332nd/2227 |
34.81% 846th/2430 |
- |
46.81% 1299th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
82.26% 2865th/3483 |
- |
78.14% 3160th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
73.66% 5497th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
75.29% 5136th/6822 |
87.41% 5486th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elayne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elayne" 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.