Elite

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-LEET /ɪˈlit/High

Meaning: From the English word elite, 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chosen'); a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The best; select; superior: Elite is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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MeaningFrom the English word elite, 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chosen'); a word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9212 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elite comes from the English word elite, 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chosen'); a word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'ih-LEET').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/aspirational name. Rare, the-best-and-select at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Elite means 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chosen') — a bold, modern word-name (we note the word; said 'ih-LEET').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Elite — word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elite mean?

Elite is 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chosen'). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Elite?

It's said ih-LEET /lit/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elite a boy or girl name?

Elite is a boy's name.

How popular is Elite?

Elite is a very rare name in the U.S.