Elston
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,108 in 1961
6 babies were named Elston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,141 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 Elston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elston, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElston 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 1961, when it ranked #1,108. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendElston has slipped 1,141 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Elston
Elston is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Elston for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 96 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #1,108 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 | 61,813 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 78,616 boys |
| 1930s | 6.9 | 144,509 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1950s | 8.3 | 121,065 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 79,936 boys |
| 1970s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 202,429 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 293,255 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 253,165 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 Elston
What is the origin of the name Elston?
Elston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elston a boy or girl name?
Elston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elston?
Elston ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#1,108).