The nameElke

Elke is a German and Dutch short form of Adelheid.

Meaning

Elke comes from Adelheid, Adelaide, from the Germanic adal, "noble".

Origin

German and Dutch.

History

In the United States Elke reached 1250th place in 1968, when Elke Sommer was a Hollywood star.

Famous people named Elke

Popularity of the name Elke

Elke in the United States

11841stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1968peak year (77 births)
1,107babies named Elke in the United States since 1880
03977 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Elke was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 354 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Elke. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Elke in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Elke in Belgium

1996peak year (143 births)
928babies named Elke in Belgium since 1995
072143 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Elke was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 544 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Elke. Half of all babies named Elke in Belgium were born before 1999.

Elke in Austria

1984peak year (115 births)
810babies named Elke in Austria since 1984
058115 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elke mean?

Elke comes from Adelheid, Adelaide, from the Germanic adal, "noble".

What is the origin of the name Elke?

German and Dutch.

Is Elke a girl's or a boy's name?

Elke is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Elke?

In 2024, Elke was the 11841st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.

Who are famous people named Elke?

Elke Sommer, actress.