27,276births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Sweden
#43Sweden 2025
Elton is a boy name family recorded 27,276 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#43 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2022, at 410.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton | Swedish | 21,553 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2304 | 1920 | ▲ 8 % |
| Elton | Swedish | 4,841 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #43 | 2022 | ▲ 19 % |
| Elton | Swedish | 220 | 🇫🇷 France | #3190 | 2010 | ▲ 27 % |
| Elton | Swedish | 175 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1929 | – |
| Elton | Swedish | 155 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2012 | 2024 | new |
| Elton | Swedish | 152 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1993 | – |
Questions about Elton
How popular is the name Elton?
In 2025 it ranked #43 in Sweden. Official registers record 27,276 births across 13 countries.
When was Elton most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2022, at 410.8 births per 100,000.
Is Elton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elton is a boy name.