Elson

Boy name

Elson has been given to 1,333 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,333

Peak year

1924 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

▲ +82%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elson — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nelsonboy

80,140 babies since 1880

Eldonboy

26,157 babies since 1881

Eltonboy

21,553 babies since 1880

Edsonboy

4,692 babies since 1880

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elson.

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Fateboy

1,329 babies since 1880

Colonboy

1,329 babies since 1885

Clemonboy

1,339 babies since 1894

Delosboy

1,324 babies since 1880

Elgieunisex

1,343 babies since 1884

Merrellboy

1,319 babies since 1911

FAQ

How popular is the name Elson?

Elson has been given to 1,333 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elson peak?

Elson peaked in 1924, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Elson a girl or boy name?

Elson is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elson are boys).

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