Elton
3 countries#2304 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,553 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2304 · peaked in 1920 with 408 births
Most common in: Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
190 births recorded 1979–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2010 with 16 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
118 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2020 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
118 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1967 | — |
| 2007 | #2281 | ↓314 |
| 2008 | #2125 | ↑156 |
| 2009 | #2119 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #2287 | ↓168 |
| 2011 | #2145 | ↑142 |
| 2012 | #2326 | ↓181 |
| 2013 | #2623 | ↓297 |
| 2014 | #2098 | ↑525 |
| 2015 | #2189 | ↓91 |
| 2016 | #2255 | ↓66 |
| 2017 | #2493 | ↓238 |
| 2018 | #1994 | ↑499 |
| 2019 | #1868 | ↑126 |
| 2020 | #1716 | ↑152 |
| 2021 | #1565 | ↑151 |
| 2022 | #1938 | ↓373 |
| 2023 | #2113 | ↓175 |
| 2024 | #2078 | ↑35 |
| 2025 | #2304 | ↓226 |
Frequently asked questions about Elton
Is Elton a popular name?
Yes — Elton currently ranks #2304 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elton more common for boys or girls?
Elton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elton most popular?
Elton peaked in 1920 in United States, with 408 recorded births that year.
Is Elton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #2304 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elton?
At least 21,861 babies have been recorded with the name Elton across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elton appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Elton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elton include Eldon, Eliott, Enoc, Heston.
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