Elton
boy name#2304 in 2025Elton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #278 in 1915, ranks #2304 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2304
rank today
#278
peak (1915)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #515 |
| 1890s | #464 |
| 1900s | #351 |
| 1910s | #313 |
| 1920s | #301 |
| 1930s | #334 |
| 1940s | #408 |
| 1950s | #444 |
| 1960s | #625 |
| 1970s | #619 |
| 1980s | #900 |
| 1990s | #1330 |
| 2000s | #1875 |
| 2010s | #2228 |
| 2020s | #1952 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elton has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Elton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elton alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 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 ranks #2304 among US boy names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elton most popular?
- Elton peaked in 1915, reaching #278 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elton with classmates?
- Elton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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