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Elkin
Pronounced EL-kin /ΛΙl.kΙͺn/High
Meaning: From the Hebrew Elkanah-linked 'God has acquired/created', and a Scottish/Jewish surname (a diminutive of Elias/Elijah); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Elkin has layered roots: from the Hebrew Elkanah, 'God has acquired or created' (El, 'God', plus qana, 'to acquire, to create'; the father of the prophet Samuel) β and as a Scottish/Jewish surname, a diminutive of Elias/Elijah (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, popular in Colombia (the cyclist; said 'EL-kin'; nickname Elk).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Jewish families. Rare, God-has-created at the (likely) root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Elkin mean?
Elkin ties to Hebrew 'God has acquired/created' and to a diminutive of Elias; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Elkin?
It's said EL-kin /ΛΙl.kΙͺn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Elkin a boy or girl name?
Elkin is a boy's name.
How popular is Elkin?
Elkin is a rare name in the U.S.