Name meaning & stats
Elkin
Elkin. 307 US babies since 1940, peak 2021. Notable Elkins are 1.9× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2021
307 US babies were named Elkin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Elkins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.9× | Low · 8 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Elkins show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2021)