Elton
Elton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ella's town or settlement.
Origin and history
Elton is an English name derived from a surname based on various place names in England. It most commonly means 'Ella's town' or 'enclosure belonging to Ella'. The name gained widespread international recognition through legendary musician Sir Elton John.
Popularity in the United States
21,353 babies in the United States have been named Elton since 1880. It ranks #807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1454.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.3 %)
- LA (11 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 129 |
| 1890-1900 | 176 |
| 1900-1910 | 368 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,242 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,535 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,715 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,321 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,724 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,630 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,844 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,077 |
| 1990-2000 | 808 |
| 2000-2010 | 694 |
| 2010-2019 | 608 |
| 2020-2029 | 482 |
Famous people named Elton
- Elton John: Singer, Songwriter
- Elton Brand: Basketball Player, Sports Executive
Fun facts
- Elton originated as an Old English habitational surname referring to several places in Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.
- Pop icon Sir Elton John adopted the stage name in the late 1960s, honoring saxophonist Elton Dean.