NAME PROFILE
Elson
A variation of the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy.' This name suggests a person with a bright, celebratory spirit who brings deep happiness and a sense of belonging to their family and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,333 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 44%LA — 44%FL — 11%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Abigail Adams (Former First Lady of the United States) · Abigail Breslin (Academy Award-nominated actress in Little Miss Sunshine) · Abigail Spencer (Lead actress in the series Timeless) · Abigail Fillmore (Influential educator and Former First Lady) · Abigail Disney (Award-winning documentary filmmaker and activist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AbbyGailAbbieGailsy
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