Elton

Elton - A very unique male name

Elton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #528. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elton? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elton. The baby boy name Elton was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2386 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elton peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 273.

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Elton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elton is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #841 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,359.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elton is where you live.

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Elton origin and meaning

English surname

From an English surname and place name, from Old English elements usually read as 'Ella's settlement' (Ella + tun, 'enclosure, farm')

Elton travelled from surname and place name to first name in the nineteenth century. Its modern image is dominated by Elton John, whose fame kept the name visible long after its 1920 peak, though use has fallen in recent years.

Attested etymology

Elton is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Elton, pop culture references for the name Elton and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elton

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elton, sorted by popularity.

Eldon / Elden / Eldin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Elton

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elton a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elton?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EL-tun · /ˈɛltən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Alton — Similar English surname name, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Elton John — English singer-songwriter, born Reginald Dwight and famous under the stage name Elton John, taken from bandmates Elton Dean and Long John Baldry (b. 1947) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A surname name with one towering association — parents choose it for its English formality and its musical namesake.

Worth knowing

• For most people the name is inseparable from Elton John