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

Female
0.9%
Male
99.1%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.1 years old

Young (<30) 2,169
10.1%
Adult (30–60) 4,092
19%
Senior (>60) 15,231
70.9%

📈 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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