Elson is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5120
About the Name Elson
Elson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2109 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #2734 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Elson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elson
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Elson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2109 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2734 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Elson is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Elson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2109 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elson
Likely around 1 other Elson in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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