Elston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Elston has Old English roots, meaning 'elf settlement'. It evolved from Ælfstun in Old English to its modern form. The name reflects a connection to mythical beings and has been used historically as a surname and place name. It has no biblical relevance. Elston gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century and is viewed today as a unique name with a strong heritage.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elston"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Elston is derived from the Old English elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', signifying a place associated with elves or a settlement inhabited by elves.
Meaning
Elf settlement
Language Evolution
Ælfstun (Old English), Elston (Middle English), Elston (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Elston has been used as a surname and place name in England, and it gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Elliston, Elstun, Elstyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elston is perceived as a unique and somewhat traditional name, often associated with strength and heritage.
Famous People
Elston Howard, an American baseball player., Elston Turner, a former professional basketball player.
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✨ Elston Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 50 peak births in 1961
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elston"
"Elston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2220th of 7545 | 215 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2877th of 6773 | 127 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1774th of 7552 | 370 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3789th of 10718 | 119 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5443rd of 16616 | 126 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11350th of 24088 | 65 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8947th of 23106 | 92 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Elston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
51.00% 1455th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Elston" in the United States
The name Elston is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2220th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2877th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1774th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3789th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5443rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11350th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8947th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.