Elba
Elba is a girl's name of Other origin.
Meaning
From the island of Elba, or noble and white.
Origin and history
Elba is a classical name derived either from the Italian island of Elba or related to ancient Germanic names meaning noble or white. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the early 20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,393 babies in the United States have been named Elba since 1880. It ranks #3045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2044.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58.1 %)
- CA (25.5 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 74 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 217 |
| 1920-1930 | 233 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 207 |
| 1950-1960 | 516 |
| 1960-1970 | 533 |
| 1970-1980 | 421 |
| 1980-1990 | 334 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 88 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Elba
- Elba Esther Gordillo: Politician, Union Leader
Fun facts
- The island of Elba is famous as the site of Napoleon Bonaparte's first exile in 1814.
- Elba saw its highest popularity in the U.S. in the early 20th century.