Elvis
How to say it: EL-vis · /ˈɛlvɪs/
Possibly from Old Norse 'Alvis' (all-wise) or a Welsh surname; strongly associated with Elvis Presley.
Elvis was the 1,151st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 145 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 19% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,138 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,151 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 145 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,864 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −19% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,138 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peaking in the 2000s, Elvis has fallen well below that level while staying in steady use. A small lift looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Short and breathy with a smooth open flow. El works as a nickname and Marlon shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Elvis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Welsh.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Elvis
- Elvis Presley (1935–1977)American singer and actor
- Elvis Costello (born 1954)English singer-songwriter
- Elvis Merzļikins (born 1994)Latvian ice hockey player
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