Gods kin or little Elias
Elkin is a rare surname-turned-first name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a medieval diminutive of Elias or Elkanah, or a Hebrew-derived name meaning 'God's kin'. In some contexts, it may also relate to the Germanic name Alcuin.
Less common today
Elkin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,643 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential British publisher and co-founder of the Bodley Head
Colombian professional footballer
