Elson
Elson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Ellis, or from a town such as Elsenham.
Origin and history
Elson is an English name originally derived from a surname meaning son of Ellis or originating from various English placenames. It has been used continuously in the United States as a rare given name for boys since the late nineteenth century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice with a classic, surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,333 babies in the United States have been named Elson since 1880. It ranks #3374 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49 %)
- LA (41.2 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 107 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 148 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Fun facts
- Elson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias'.
- The name has appeared regularly in U.S. birth records since 1880 while remaining relatively rare.