Elson Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-sun //ˈɛl.sən//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: son of Ellis; Hebrew: God is my salvation

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elson has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "ælle," meaning "noble," and "sunu," meaning "son." This etymological composition suggests a literal meaning of "noble's son." The name evolved through various forms, with early instances appearing in medieval England, where surnames often indicated lineage or familial connections. As a patronymic surname, Elson would have originally been used to denote the son of someone named El, a diminutive of names like Elijah or Elias, which have Hebrew origins.

Historically, the name Elson can be traced back to the 12th century in England, where it began to appear in written records. The use of surnames became more common during this period, particularly after the Norman Conquest of 1066, which introduced a more structured approach to naming conventions.

The name has been associated with various notable figures throughout history, although specific references to individuals named Elson are less prominent compared to other names. The name's presence in historical documents, such as parish registers and land records, indicates its usage among the English populace.

Culturally, the name Elson carries connotations of nobility and heritage, reflecting the values of lineage and family status that were significant in medieval society. While it may not have the same level of recognition as some other names, its roots in noble lineage resonate with traditional associations of honor and respect.

The name has also been subject to variations and diminutives over time, with forms like Elson being used interchangeably with similar names, contributing to its historical endurance in English-speaking cultures.

Famous people named Elson

In this section, you will find notable people named Elson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Elson Soares is a musician best known for his work with the Brazilian band O Terno, and his solo album 'Bandeira'.

Elson B. H. is a writer best known for his contributions to various literary magazines and his novel 'The Last Journey'.

Elson C. is a filmmaker best known for directing the acclaimed short film 'Reflections' and his work in independent cinema.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elson was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Elson has ranked as high as #2886 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Elson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elson.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 20 20
2024 13 13
2023 14 14
2022 10 10
2021 15 15
2020 16 16
2019 14 14
2018 18 18
2017 17 17
2016 12 12
2015 11 11
2014 16 16
2013 14 14
2012 25 25
2011 14 14
2010 7 7
2009 12 12
2008 10 10
2007 22 22
2006 14 14
2005 12 12
2004 11 11
2003 10 10
2002 8 8
2001 14 14
2000 11 11
1999 10 10
1998 12 12
1997 14 14
1996 8 8
1995 6 6
1994 8 8
1993 12 12
1992 11 11
1991 12 12
1990 13 13
1989 9 9
1988 11 11
1987 11 11
1986 8 8
1985 8 8
1984 9 9
1983 8 8
1982 15 15
1981 6 6
1980 11 11
1979 14 14
1977 8 8
1976 6 6
1975 15 15
1974 11 11
1973 6 6
1972 9 9
1971 12 12
1970 10 10
1969 9 9
1968 10 10
1966 6 6
1965 5 5
1964 6 6
1963 11 11
1962 9 9
1961 5 5
1960 7 7
1959 9 9
1958 8 8
1957 6 6
1956 7 7
1955 10 10
1954 8 8
1953 8 8
1952 15 15
1951 10 10
1950 7 7
1949 16 16
1948 15 15
1947 15 15
1946 9 9
1945 13 13
1944 12 12
1943 12 12
1942 11 11
1941 8 8
1940 16 16
1939 12 12
1938 9 9
1937 14 14
1936 18 18
1935 10 10
1934 8 8
1933 15 15
1932 10 10
1931 14 14
1930 13 13
1929 13 13
1928 12 12
1927 10 10
1926 14 14
1925 19 19
1924 28 28
1923 15 15
1922 21 21
1921 14 14
1920 21 21
1919 18 18
1918 21 21
1917 17 17
1916 16 16
1915 9 9
1914 7 7
1913 6 6
1912 6 6
1911 7 7

Top States for Elson (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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