Elson
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,387 in 1911
20 babies were named Elson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 594 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elson you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Elson
Elson Ferreira de Souza
Brazilian association football player
Choose Elson and your child shares a first name with Elson Ferreira de Souza, a Brazilian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Elson, like who?” Elson Ferreira de Souza's Wikipedia article is available in 21 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elson, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElson first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1911, when it ranked #1,387. Today it's #4,857, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowElson is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendElson has climbed 594 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Elson
Elson is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Elson for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 113 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #1,387 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 58,632 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 66,007 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 85,690 boys |
| 1940s | 8.6 | 115,741 boys |
| 1950s | 4.4 | 227,790 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 184,502 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,812 boys |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 117,647 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Elson
What is the origin of the name Elson?
Elson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elson a boy or girl name?
Elson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elson?
Elson ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#1,387).