The nameElvis
Elvis is a boy's name made famous by Elvis Presley. In France it peaked in 1978, just after the singer's death.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Elwin or to Saint Ailbe of Ireland.
Origin
American. Elvis Presley bore his father's middle name, Vernon Elvis Presley.
History
Elvis appeared in France in 1960 and peaked in 1978, the year after Elvis Presley died.
Famous people named Elvis
- Elvis Presley, American singer
- Elvis Costello, British singer
Popularity of the name Elvis
Elvis in France
Elvis was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 755 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Elvis. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Elvis in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elvis mean?
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Elwin or to Saint Ailbe of Ireland.
What is the origin of the name Elvis?
American. Elvis Presley bore his father's middle name, Vernon Elvis Presley.
Is Elvis a girl's or a boy's name?
Elvis is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Elvis?
Elvis Presley, American singer; Elvis Costello, British singer.