Elton
- Pronunciation
- [El-ton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Old Town
- Origin
- English
Elton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 21,292 baby boys have been named Elton. The name peaked in 1920 with 394 US births that year (rank #281). In 2024, ranked #2074 nationally — 1,793 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Elton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elton births are: Texas (2,522), Louisiana (1,710), North Carolina (1,115).
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
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Quick Facts About Elton
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | From The Old Manor | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).