Elender
A Latin name derived from "eligo" meaning "to choose".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elender. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elender today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elender births was 1948 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elender. 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
- • The typical person named Elender is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Elenders were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elender. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1948
7 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1948 SSA rank
#4,309
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Elender: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elender from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Elender remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elender 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 Elender during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elender
The name Elender has its origins in the Proto-Germanic language family, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD. It is believed to have originated in the regions that are now modern-day Germany and the Netherlands.
The name Elender is derived from the Old Germanic words "ala" meaning "all" and "hendur" meaning "hand." This combination suggests a potential meaning of "all-handed" or "skilled with hands." It may have been used to describe individuals who were particularly adept at crafts or manual labor.
In the early medieval period, names were often descriptive or reflected personal characteristics or occupations. The name Elender could have been used to identify those with exceptional craftsmanship or manual dexterity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elender can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of St. Gallen in present-day Switzerland. The name appears in a list of individuals, possibly monks or scribes, suggesting it was in use during that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elender. One of the earliest was Elender von Köln, a 12th-century German monk and scholar known for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy.
In the 14th century, Elender Baumgartner was a prominent German architect and stonemason who worked on several important buildings, including the Cologne Cathedral. His skill and craftsmanship were highly regarded.
During the Renaissance, Elender Holzschuher (1455-1522) was a German artist and printmaker known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings. His works were widely circulated and influenced the development of printmaking techniques.
In the 17th century, Elender Göttert (1610-1688) was a German composer and organist who contributed significantly to the development of baroque music. His compositions were performed in churches and courts across Europe.
Another notable figure was Elender Schäfer (1781-1854), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics. His works influenced educational reform movements in the 19th century.
While the name Elender has become less common in recent times, its historical roots and associations with skilled craftsmanship and intellectual pursuits make it a unique and evocative name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Elender + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elender 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
Elender: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elender?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elender 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 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Elender a common name?
We classify Elender as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elender most popular?
The single biggest year for Elender was 1948, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elender is about 78 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 Elender in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elender a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elender in the SSA data are female. 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 Elender still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elender 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 Elender 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 people have Elender as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Elender, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.