Elson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elson means 'son of God' or 'mighty son'.
Meaning of the Name Elson
Elson is a modern masculine name that originated from English. It is derived from the combination of the elements 'El', which means 'god' or 'mighty' in Hebrew, and 'son', indicating 'son of'. Therefore, the name Elson carries the meaning of 'son of God' or 'mighty son'. With two syllables, Elson is a strong and unique name choice.
Popularity of the Name Elson
The popularity for the name Elson peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 28 births, which ranked number 3,025 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Elson had the most male births in 1924 with 28, which ranked number 1,414 out of 4,970 male names. The number of births for the name Elson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 10 births, a decline of -60.00%. Among males, Elson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 10 births, a decline of -60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elson
- 20 Year Trend of Elson: 25.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Elson: -60.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elson: -60.00%
Popularity of Elson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elson is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elson
- Total Births of Elson: 9 (-8.76%)
- Male Births of Elson: 9 (-8.76%)
Given the downward trend of Elson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.76% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Elson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.76%.