Elton
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Every Elton since 1880 — 21,553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elton
Elton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,313 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,553 American babies have been named Elton. Its peak came in 1920, when 408 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 Elton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elton 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 | — | — | 60 | #2,313 |
| 2024 | — | — | 72 | #2,082 |
| 2023 | — | — | 69 | #2,114 |
| 2022 | — | — | 80 | #1,941 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,155 | 111 | #1,569 |
| 2020 | — | — | 90 | #1,723 |
| 2019 | — | — | 80 | #1,872 |
| 2018 | — | — | 73 | #2,000 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,501 |
| 2016 | — | — | 59 | #2,260 |
| 2015 | — | — | 62 | #2,197 |
| 2014 | — | — | 66 | #2,101 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,634 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,338 |
| 2011 | — | — | 61 | #2,155 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,295 |
| 2009 | — | — | 64 | #2,126 |
| 2008 | — | — | 64 | #2,131 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57 | #2,286 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68 | #1,976 |
| 2005 | — | — | 65 | #1,951 |
| 2004 | — | — | 81 | #1,611 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,161 |
| 2002 | — | — | 76 | #1,598 |
| 2001 | — | — | 72 | #1,636 |
| 2000 | — | — | 96 | #1,336 |
| 1995 | — | — | 69 | #1,436 |
| 1990 | — | — | 117 | #965 |
| 1985 | — | — | 97 | #924 |
| 1980 | — | — | 132 | #763 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,289 | 285 | #474 |
| 1970 | — | — | 124 | #740 |
| 1965 | — | — | 173 | #581 |
| 1960 | — | — | 239 | #513 |
| 1955 | — | — | 280 | #443 |
| 1950 | — | — | 209 | #458 |
| 1945 | — | — | 220 | #406 |
| 1940 | — | — | 237 | #371 |
| 1935 | — | — | 260 | #340 |
| 1930 | — | — | 304 | #317 |
| 1925 | — | — | 324 | #316 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,500 | 394 | #281 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,215 | 317 | #278 |
| 1910 | — | — | 46 | #384 |
| 1905 | — | — | 37 | #331 |
| 1900 | — | — | 39 | #351 |
| 1895 | — | — | 16 | #510 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #465 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #769 |
Famous people named Elton
- Elton John Musician · b. 1947
- Elton Mayo Psychologist · 1880–1949
- Elton Brand Basketball player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elton mean?
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How popular is the name Elton in 2025?
Elton ranked #2,313 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elton?
21,553 babies have been named Elton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elton most popular?
Elton peaked in 1920, when 408 newborns received the name.
Is Elton a boy or girl name?
Elton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elton rising or falling?
Elton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elton?
Well-known people named Elton include Elton John (musician), Elton Mayo (psychologist), Elton Brand (basketball player).