The first name Élaine

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Meaning

The exact meaning of the name Élaine is not established uniformly. It is a rare or historical form whose etymology varies across sources.

Historical origin

The precise origin of Élaine remains uncertain. Like many rare names found in historical records, it may represent a regional form or an older spelling preserved through usage.

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Pronunciation:él-ènel.ɛn

Frequency of the first name Élaine by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Élaine by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name ÉlaineLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Élaine in baptisms by year.201510501910192619421958197419901910–1914 8 baptisms1925–1929 4 baptisms1930–1934 12 baptisms1935–1939 4 baptisms1940–1944 8 baptisms1945–1949 20 baptisms1950–1954 8 baptisms1955–1959 12 baptisms1960–1964 12 baptisms1965–1969 16 baptisms1970–1974 8 baptisms1975–1979 12 baptisms1980–1984 16 baptisms1985–1989 8 baptisms1990–1994 4 baptisms

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