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ORIGIN & HISTORY

The first mention of the name Elvis was connected to a Celtic saint in the 6th century. He was a bishop of the Irish See and the name (Elvis) is considered a suitable, valid baptismal name by the Catholic Church.

POPULARITY

The male name Elvis ranked 761 in the United States in 2006. In the 1900-1909 decade, it ranked 931 and in the 1950's Elvis ranked 547. In the year 2005 the name ranked 1,144 in Belgium and 152 in Sweden. This is a unique name and mostly only came to the world's attention because of the popularity of the unforgettable King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

FASCINATING FACTS

In Slovakia each day of the year corresponds to a personal name. It is celebrated like a birthday custom. It originated with the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. The Slovakian government expanded "Name Day" and declared June 21st, "name day" for the name Elvis.

In Switzerland it is illegal to mow one's lawn dressed as "Elvis" Presley! There are 50,000 impersonators of "Elvis" worldwide.

In the town of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, there is a St. "Elvis" Farm and a Stone Age burial chamber which bears the name Saint "Elvis" Cromlech. Twenty miles to the north is a a place called "Preslie Hills"! (quite a coincidence?!)

"Graceland", former home to Elvis Presley, is the second most visited house in the United States. The first being the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!

NAMESAKES

• Elvis Aaron Presley born January 8, 1935, passed away August 16, 1977: Known to the whole world by his first name, he was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in a 2 room house. His twin brother, Jessie Garon was stillborn. Elvis, an international singing sensation who took the world by storm during the 1950s, was awarded numerous awards for his singing ability. Also he was named "One of the Ten Most Outstanding Young Men of the Nation" for 1970 by the United States Jaycees when he was 36 years old. Elvis starred in 33 successful movies. He served humbly in the US Army without any special privileges his celebrity status might have afforded him.

• A stretch of highway starting in front of Graceland was named Elvis Presely Blvd. in 1971.

• St. Elvis Church, Pembrokeshire, South Wales.

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Elvis Perkins - Feb. 9, 1976: Folk, rock singer and songwriter. It is said his music reflects some of his personal tragedies. He is the son of actor Anthony Perkins who died Sept. 12, 1992 and his mother who tragically died September 11, 2001 aboard one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center.
• Elvis Stojko - March 22, 1972: Canadian ice figure skating world champion from Canada. His parents named him Elvis because they loved Elvis Presley's music. Mr. Stojko chose some of Elvis's music to accompany his skating during exhibitions. He also has authored a book "Heart and Soul", his personal biography.
• Elvis Grbac - August 13, 1970: Football player. Best remembered for throwing the ball to wide receiver Desmond Howard during his campaign to win the Heisman trophy in 1991.
• Elvis Peacock - November 7, 1956: NFL running back for the Los Angeles Rams during 1978-1980. In 1978 the LA Rams drafted him in the 1st round!
• Elvis Costello - August 25, 1954: English musician, singer/songwriter. Collaborated with Paul McCartney writing many songs. Elvis Costello has his hand prints on the European Walk of Fame in Rotterdam. He also was listed in Rolling Stones Magazine in 2004 as ranking 80th in their list of 100 Greatest Artists of all time. He authored 2 books "Brutal Youth" and "A Singing Dictionary".
• St. Elvis of Munster - (no DOB recorded) - died 541 CE: Irish bishop whose only mentioned for his baptizing of St. David of Wales. It is said that while he was baptizing St. David, water splashed into the eyes of a blind monk, Movi, and he was cured.

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Author: Victoria Rose Perkins