Elgie
Elgie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Elf spear, or variant of Elgar/Aelfgar.
Origin and history
Elgie is an vintage masculine name derived from Old English roots, often considered a diminutive or variant of names like Aelfgar or Elgar, meaning elf spear. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become rare. Today it retains an archaic, classic charm.
Popularity in the United States
814 babies in the United States have been named Elgie since 1880. It ranks #3862 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (41.2 %)
- NC (29.4 %)
- TX (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 190 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Elgie
- Elgie Tobin: American football player, Coach
Fun facts
- Elgie saw its peak usage in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- The name stems from Old English element 'ælf' (elf) paired with 'gar' (spear).