How Many People Are Named Elton?
21,492
people in the United States are named Elton
1 in 15,587 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1777
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0064%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
408 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
EL-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Ella's town" in Old English. A famous bearer of this name is British musician Elton John (1947-), born Reginald Dwight, who adopted his stage name in honour of his former bandmate Elton Dean (1945-2006).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
2,534
Louisiana
1,715
North Carolina
1,115
California
1,061
New York
897
Georgia
777
Mississippi
710
Michigan
622
Florida
617
Alabama
597
💡 Fun Facts About "Elton"
- 72 babies were named Elton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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