What is the origin of the name Elston?

Elston is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Elston?

Elston is currently ranked #10158 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Elston

EL-stən

Popularity

#10158

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

1,119

Peak Year

#50 in 1961

First Recorded

1911

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elston is an English surname turned first name, meaning "Ella's town" or "Ellie's town".

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El Ston

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

El Ston

Similar Names

Easton Weston Ashton Eldon

Personality Traits

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