Elster

Boy name

Elster has been given to 139 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1923.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

139

Peak year

1923 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Estergirl

17,156 babies since 1881

Eastergirl

5,579 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

Fountainboy

139 babies since 1888

Robeyboy

139 babies since 1912

Coytboy

139 babies since 1914

Caroldboy

139 babies since 1915

Ovideboy

140 babies since 1910

Lyellboy

140 babies since 1913

Doverboy

140 babies since 1914

Bubberboy

138 babies since 1900

Elster vs Fountain ⚖Elster vs Robey ⚖Elster vs Coyt ⚖Elster vs Carold ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Elster?

Elster has been given to 139 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elster peak?

Elster peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Elster a girl or boy name?

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

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