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Elliston

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Pronounced EL-ih-stun /ˈɛl.ɪ.stən/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname and place name Elliston, 'the settlement (tun) of Ellis or Elle' — carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl though as a surname name it usually reads male.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Elliston means 'Ellis's settlement' (said 'EL-ih-stun'). Usually reads male — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place name Elliston, 'the settlement (tun) of Ellis or Elle' — carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl though as a surname name it usually reads male.
U.S. rank (2023)#13915 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720152023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elliston is an English surname and place name, 'Ellis's settlement (tun),' turned given name. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; it usually leans male, which we note (said 'EL-ih-stun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Elliston began as an English surname and place name, 'the settlement of Ellis' — a -ton name like Preston or Weston. It's used here for a girl, though it usually reads male, which we note (said 'EL-ih-stun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Elliston — English surname/place 'Ellis's settlement'; male-leaning

Variations

EllisonEllistonElleston

Nicknames

EllieEllis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elliston mean?

Elliston is an English surname and place name meaning 'the settlement of Ellis,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Elliston?

It's said EL-ih-stun /ˈɛl.ɪ.stən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elliston a boy or girl name?

Elliston is used here for a girl, but as a surname name it usually reads male — we note the lean.

How popular is Elliston?

Elliston is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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