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Elger

EL-gur /ˈɛlɡər/

At a glance

In short
Elger is a strong and distinctive Old English name for baby boys, with an air of elegance and individuality.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1930 (#3,592)
Babies in 1930
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,592 in 1930
First recorded
1920

Meaning of Elger

Originating from Old English, the name Elger is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy. With its unique sound and spelling, Elger has an air of elegance and individuality. The English pronunciation of EL-gur (/ˈɛlɡər/) adds to its charm. One variation of this name is Elgar, which maintains the same classic appeal. Though not as popular in recent years, Elger has had occasional occurrences in the United States since the early 20th century. A name with such history and character is sure to make a lasting impression on anyone who bears it.

How to pronounce Elger

English

Popularity of Elger in the U.S.

Elger was last recorded in the U.S. in 1930, ranked #3,592 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1920.

Bar and line chart: Elger in the U.S., 1920–1930. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1920 and 6 in 1930. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,592 in 1930.
  • Boys named Elger (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1920–1930. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1920⁠–⁠1930 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193063,592back
192854,151back
192654,201back
192163,869▼ 54
192063,815new

Notable people named Elger

  • Elger Esser is a German landscape photographer known for luminous images of European lowlands with low horizons and vast skies.