Elston
Every Elston since 1911 — 1,125 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elston
Elston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,055 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 1,125 American babies have been named Elston. Its peak came in 1961, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Elston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,055 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,195 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,231 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,867 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,050 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,718 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,746 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,014 | 11 | #7,284 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,989 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,339 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,508 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,191 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,392 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,603 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,359 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,090 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,461 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,509 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,834 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,926 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,472 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,136 |
| 1965 | — | — | 20 | #1,784 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,410 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,696 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,124 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,726 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,776 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,846 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,891 |
| 1920 | — | — | 17 | #1,982 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,351 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elston in 2025?
Elston ranked #11,055 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elston?
1,125 babies have been named Elston in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elston most popular?
Elston peaked in 1961, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Elston a boy or girl name?
Elston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elston rising or falling?
Elston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.