Elfago
Name of unknown origin and meaning; potentially an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Elfago. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elfago today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elfago births was 1959 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elfago. 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 Elfago is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Elfagos were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elfago. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1959
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,162
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Elfago: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elfago 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 Elfago during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elfago
The name Elfago is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which existed in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) from around 3500 BC to 1900 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "el," meaning "god," and "fago," meaning "protector" or "guardian." The name was likely given to individuals who were seen as being divinely protected or under the guardianship of a particular deity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elfago can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to approximately 2300 BC. This tablet, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, contains a list of names, including Elfago, which was likely used by a high-ranking official or priest within the Sumerian society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elfago. One of the most famous was Elfago of Ur (c. 2200 BC), a renowned astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of the Sumerian calendar system. Another notable figure was Elfago the Scribe (c. 1800 BC), who is credited with creating one of the earliest known written accounts of Sumerian mythology and religious practices.
During the Neo-Babylonian period (626 BC - 539 BC), the name Elfago gained popularity among the ruling class. Elfago II (c. 600 BC) was a king of Babylon who was known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Babylonian Empire. He is also remembered for his efforts to restore and preserve the cultural heritage of his kingdom.
In the Islamic world, there are records of a philosopher and scholar named Elfago al-Basri (c. 800 AD), who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was renowned for his teachings on theology, ethics, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied throughout the Muslim world.
Another significant figure bearing the name Elfago was a Spanish explorer and navigator named Elfago de Córdoba (c. 1475 - 1525). He was part of the expedition led by Juan Díaz de Solís that discovered the Río de la Plata (River Plate) in South America. Elfago de Córdoba is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore and map the region that is now part of Argentina and Uruguay.
People
Elfago + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elfago 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
Elfago: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elfago?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elfago 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Elfago a common name?
We classify Elfago as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Elfago most popular?
The single biggest year for Elfago was 1959, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elfago is about 68 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 Elfago in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elfago a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elfago 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 Elfago still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elfago 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 Elfago 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 common is the name Elfago?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.