NAME PROFILE
Elton
Elton is an English name meaning 'from the old town,' derived from Old English elements. It carries a sense of tradition and is often associated with creativity and artistic expression, reflecting a personality that is both vibrant and deeply connected to cultural roots.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,553 |
| Gender | Male (72% / 28%) |
| Peak year | 1927 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 22%NY — 20%LA — 19%FL — 16%
Notable People
Elton John (Musician, 'Rocket Man') · Elton Brand (Former NBA player) · Elton Hercules (Fictional character from Disney's 'Hercules') · Elton Mayo (Psychologist, known for Hawthorne Studies) · Elton J. Smith (American author)
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