Misery or exile; also a literary name meaning noble.
In German, the word 'Elend' translates to misery or distress, derived from Old High German roots meaning 'other land' or 'exile'. However, in modern usage, it is primarily recognized as a literary name created by Brandon Sanderson, likely intended to evoke a sense of nobility or light.
Less common today
Elend isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,114 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A central protagonist and emperor in the Mistborn series · Mistborn
