Meaning, origin, history
Elton is a popular given name of English origin. It means "Eleanor's town" or "elated." The name Eleanor comes from the Old French name Alienor, which was derived from the Germanic words alih "all" and man "hand," hence meaning "all noble." Elton has been used as a given name since at least the Middle Ages in England. It gained popularity during the Victorian era and remained common throughout the 20th century. Today, Elton is still widely used as a boys' name but can also be given to girls. Some famous people with the name Elton include British singer-songwriter Elton John and American football coach Elton Wynn.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Elton since 1880
Total births
200
Total since 1880
Peak year
1920
14 births
in 2021
11
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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