Elson
- Pronunciation
- [El-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Old Town. Surname.
- Origin
- English
Elson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,313 baby boys have been named Elson. The name peaked in 1924 with 28 US births that year (rank #1428). In 2024, ranked #6538 nationally — 5,110 places below its 1924 peak.
Top States for Elson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elson births are: California (25), Louisiana (21), Florida (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Elson
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elson's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Elson
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