Elston

Boy name

Elston has been given to 1,125 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1961. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Elston.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,125

Peak year

1961 (50 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Eastonboy

80,441 babies since 1907

Eltonboy

21,553 babies since 1880

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

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Herbieboy

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1,091 babies since 1880

Jockboy

1,090 babies since 1916

Dwyaneboy

1,161 babies since 1938

Fredericoboy

1,089 babies since 1914

Jefforyboy

1,166 babies since 1943

FAQ

How popular is the name Elston?

Elston has been given to 1,125 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elston peak?

Elston peaked in 1961, when 50 babies were given the name.

Is Elston a girl or boy name?

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

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