Elson
Every Elson since 1911 — 1,333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elson
Elson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,906 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 1,333 American babies have been named Elson. Its peak came in 1924, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,906 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,300 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,933 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,852 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,524 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,352 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,549 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,005 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,039 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,980 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,924 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,864 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,870 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,348 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,674 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,876 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,874 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,210 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,037 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,115 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,243 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,833 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,692 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,671 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,135 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,070 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,440 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,637 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,123 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,954 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,752 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,432 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,213 |
| 1925 | 19 | #1,827 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,712 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,690 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Elson
- Elson Becerra Soccer player · 1978–2006
- Elson Hooi Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elson in 2025?
Elson ranked #4,906 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elson?
1,333 babies have been named Elson in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elson most popular?
Elson peaked in 1924, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Elson a boy or girl name?
Elson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elson rising or falling?
Elson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elson?
Well-known people named Elson include Elson Becerra (soccer player), Elson Hooi (soccer player).