Elton

Updated: July 5, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

When many people these days think of the name Elton, a certain popular singer comes to mind. But Elton is actually an old English place name and surname that eventually became a given name. There are still some towns and villages in Great Brittain and even the United States with the name today, but none of them are too noteworthy. Elton was a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States for most of the 20th century, but it has since fallen out of favor. However, we think it makes a nice fresh alternative to currently popular “El” names like Elijah, Elon, and Eli.

Meaning of the name Elton:

English: Ella's town

Origin of the name Elton:

Elton's exact origins are unknown but it's thought to be a shortened version of “Ella's tun” in Old English or what would be “Ella's town” today. It most likely started out as a geographical surname assigned to people who lived in a certain area.

Symbolism of the name Elton:

Elton doesn't offer much in the way of symbolism. New parents who choose it today may be fans of singer Elton John.

Style of the name Elton:

Traditional

Gender of the name Elton:

Elton is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Elton:

EL-ten

Number of syllables in the name Elton:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Elton:

The baby name Elton evokes images of someone who is fair and just and always tries to do the right thing.

Alternative spellings for the name Elton:

Elten
Eltyn
Eltan
Eltin

Nicknames for the name Elton:

Popularity of the name Elton:

According to the Social Security Administration, Elton was a top 1,000 baby name on and off up until 1990. It was most popular in 1915 when it ranked at number 278. It last ranked at number 964 in 1990.