Eleck
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "sun ray".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Eleck. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eleck today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eleck births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eleck. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eleck. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,351
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Eleck: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eleck by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eleck during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eleck
The name Eleck is derived from the Old English word "ælec," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." It has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture of England, dating back to the 5th to 11th centuries CE. The name was initially used to describe someone who was believed to have an eternal or long-lasting presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eleck can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons. In the entry for the year 937 CE, there is a mention of an individual named Eleck, who was a thegn (a member of the aristocratic class) in the court of King Athelstan.
During the Middle Ages, the name Eleck gained popularity among religious figures. One notable bearer of the name was Eleck of Beverley, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his piety and devotion to the monastic life, and his name was associated with the virtues of eternal faith and spiritual perseverance.
In the 14th century, Eleck de Weston, an English philosopher and logician, made significant contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics. His works, which explored the nature of eternity and the concept of timelessness, further solidified the association between the name Eleck and the idea of everlasting existence.
Another notable figure named Eleck was Eleck Gower, a Welsh poet and courtier who lived during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He was known for his poetic works that celebrated the virtues of loyalty and enduring love, further reinforcing the name's connection to the concept of eternity.
In more recent times, Eleck Walden, an English artist and painter born in 1878, gained recognition for his depictions of the eternal beauty of nature and the enduring spirit of the human experience. His works captured the essence of the name Eleck, reflecting the timeless quality associated with its meaning.
While the name Eleck has a rich historical background, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique and evocative meaning, coupled with its connection to the Anglo-Saxon culture and literary traditions, make it a name with a distinct charm and enduring appeal.
People
Eleck + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eleck as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eleck: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eleck?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eleck going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Eleck a common name?
We classify Eleck as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eleck most popular?
The single biggest year for Eleck was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eleck is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eleck in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eleck a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eleck in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eleck still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eleck in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eleck can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Eleck?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.