How Many People Are Named Elton?
Complete statistics for the name Elton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elton is a very rare male name, with only 9,925 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 33,251 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked way back in 1920 with 408 births, and now it's seeing a bit of a resurgence.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 21,492 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elton Through the Generations
Elton has been around for generations, but its popularity has waned since its peak in 1920. Today, most people named Elton are over 60, with 72% falling into this age group, giving the name a decidedly older feel. The remaining 28% are split between those under 30 and those aged 30 to 60, showing that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place in many hearts.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elton's English roots
📄 About the Name Elton
How Many People Have the Name Elton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,199 people in the United States currently share the name Elton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 150,727 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elton a Common or Rare Name?
Elton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elton Most Popular?
The name Elton reached peak popularity in 1920, with 408 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elton?
Approximately 2,199 people named Elton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,199. That works out to roughly 1 in 150,727 Americans.
Is Elton a rare name?
Elton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 150,727 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elton mean?
The meaning and origin of Elton are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Elton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elton are male and 0% are female.
When was Elton most popular?
Elton peaked in 1920 with 408 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.