NAME PROFILE
Elkin
Derived from the Latin word 'destinare,' meaning to determine or make firm; it describes a person who is destined for greatness and possesses a strong, visionary spirit that guides them toward their unique purpose.
Key Stats
| Total births | 344 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%TX — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
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