Elton
girl nameElton entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #1369 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#1369
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1481 |
| 1910s | #3142 |
| 1920s | #3504 |
| 1930s | #3675 |
| 1940s | #4691 |
| 1950s | #4655 |
| 1970s | #7984 |
| 2020s | #8978 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Elton are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Elton alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elton in 2025?
- Elton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Elton most popular?
- Elton peaked in 1909, reaching #1369 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elton with classmates?
- Elton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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