Elton
Boy nameElton has been given to 21,553 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Meaning & origin /ˈɛltən/
From a number of sources, including: # For the places in Cheshire, County Durham, and Derbyshire, England: from Old English ēl (“eel”) + tūn (“farm, village”) since the village is situated above a small stream. Less likely, from Old English personal name Ella + tūn. # For the place in Cambridgeshire, England: from Middle English Adelintune, from Old English æþeling (“prince”) + tūn (“estate”). # For the place in Gloucestershire, England: from Middle English Elwinton, from Old English personal name Ælfwine + tūn (“estate”). # For the place in Herefordshire, England
Origin: Old English
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
21,553
Peak year
1920 (408 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -3%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Elton's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #351 |
| 1925 | #316 |
| 1950 | #458 |
| 1975 | #474 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elton — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Elton
Elton John
British singer, songwriter and musician (born 1947)
Ken Kesey
American novelist (1935–2001)
Elton Mayo
Australian psychologist and sociologist
Elton Brand
American basketball player (born 1979)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elton?
Elton has been given to 21,553 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elton peak?
Elton peaked in 1920, when 408 babies were given the name.
Is Elton a girl or boy name?
Elton is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Elton are boys).
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