Elaine Barrows

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elaine Barrows — French
268K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elaine Barrows is a name that combines French origins. The first name Elaine is a feminine given name of French origin. Elaine is a feminine given name, an Old French form of the name Helen used for a character in the 15th Century Arthurian romance Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory. However, the name Elaine was popularized in the Anglosphere by its use by Alfred, Lord Tennyson for a character in his 1859 Arthurian romance Idylls of the King. It has also been suggested that the name might actually be derived from a Welsh word meaning 'young deer'. The surname Barrows: Alice Barrows (1878–1954), American secretary Annie Barrows (born 1962), American author Arthur S. Barrows (1884–1963), American businessman, former president of Sears Augustus Barrows (1838–1885), American lumberman and politician Chester W. Barrows (1872–1931), Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Cliff Barrows (1923–2016), American minister Cuke Barrows (1883–1955), Major League Baseball player David Prescott Barrows (1873–1954), American anthropologist Diana Barrows (born 1966), American actress Eddy Barrows (active since 2003), Brazilian comic book artist Edward M. Elaine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 268K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elaine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elaine

French

Elaine is a feminine given name, an Old French form of the name Helen used for a character in the 15th Century Arthurian romance Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory. However, the name Elaine was popularized in the Anglosphere by its use by Alfred, Lord Tennyson for a character in his 1859 Arthurian romance Idylls of the King. It has also been suggested that the name might actually be derived from a Welsh word meaning 'young deer'.

Surname: Barrows

English

Alice Barrows (1878–1954), American secretary Annie Barrows (born 1962), American author Arthur S. Barrows (1884–1963), American businessman, former president of Sears Augustus Barrows (1838–1885), American lumberman and politician Chester W. Barrows (1872–1931), Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Cliff Barrows (1923–2016), American minister Cuke Barrows (1883–1955), Major League Baseball player David Prescott Barrows (1873–1954), American anthropologist Diana Barrows (born 1966), American actress Eddy Barrows (active since 2003), Brazilian comic book artist Edward M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elaine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elaine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elaine Barrows:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elaine?
The first name Elaine originates from French. Elaine is a feminine given name, an Old French form of the name Helen used for a character in the 15th Century Arthurian romance Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory. However, the name Elaine was popularized in the Anglosphere by its use by Alfred, Lord Tennyson for a character in his 1859 Arthurian romance Idylls of the King. It has also been suggested that the name might actually be derived from a Welsh word meaning 'young deer'.
When was Elaine most popular?
The name Elaine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrows?
The surname Barrows originates from English. Alice Barrows (1878–1954), American secretary Annie Barrows (born 1962), American author Arthur S. Barrows (1884–1963), American businessman, former president of Sears Augustus Barrows (1838–1885), American lumberman and politician Chester W. Barrows (1872–1931), Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Cliff Barrows (1923–2016), American minister Cuke Barrows (1883–1955), Major League Baseball player David Prescott Barrows (1873–1954), American anthropologist Diana Barrows (born 1966), American actress Eddy Barrows (active since 2003), Brazilian comic book artist Edward M.
What are the origins of the name Elaine Barrows?
The name Elaine Barrows combines two different traditions: the first name Elaine has French roots, while the surname Barrows originates from English.
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