Elton
Pronunciation: [ EHLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 24 babies have been named Elton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,280 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,280
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Elton is also used as a boy name, ranked #2085.
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About the Name Elton
Elton is a girl name .
Is Elton a boy or girl name? Elton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,280 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,085. Elton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elton is currently ranked #10,280 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elton include Elt, Ely, Elie, and Eltkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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