Elton Name Popularity and Statistics
Elton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elton?
Elton is spelled E-L-T-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Elton Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,304
Recorded Births60
- Boys usage fell 226 places to #2,304 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 60 | #2,304 |
| 2024 | Boys | 72 | #2,078 |
| 2023 | Boys | 69 | #2,113 |
| 2022 | Boys | 80 | #1,938 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 111 | #1,565 |
| 2020 | Boys | 90 | #1,716 |
| 2019 | Boys | 80 | #1,868 |
| 2018 | Boys | 73 | #1,994 |
| 2017 | Boys | 51 | #2,493 |
| 2016 | Boys | 59 | #2,255 |
| 2015 | Boys | 62 | #2,189 |
| 2014 | Boys | 66 | #2,098 |
| 2013 | Boys | 45 | #2,623 |
| 2012 | Boys | 55 | #2,326 |
| 2011 | Boys | 61 | #2,145 |
| 2010 | Boys | 56 | #2,287 |
| 2009 | Boys | 64 | #2,119 |
| 2008 | Boys | 64 | #2,125 |
| 2007 | Boys | 57 | #2,281 |
| 2006 | Boys | 68 | #1,967 |
| 2005 | Boys | 65 | #1,943 |
| 2004 | Boys | 81 | #1,604 |
| 2003 | Boys | 51 | #2,153 |
When Was Elton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
394 recorded births
National rank #281
1927 · Boys
386 recorded births
National rank #290
1921 · Boys
385 recorded births
National rank #285
1924 · Boys
381 recorded births
National rank #294
Where Elton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #807 | 5 |
| CA | #1,582 | 10 |
| TX | #2,285 | 6 |