Holding steady.
Popularity of Elster since 1916
Babies named Elster per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elster is a rare and distinctive given name, typically used for boys. It first appeared in US records in 1916, with its peak usage occurring in 1923, though it has never achieved broad popularity. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with occasional usage but no major revival. Elster likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname, possibly linked to place names meaning 'Ella's tree' or derived from Old English elements. Despite its obscurity, Elster offers a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
The name Elster is of uncertain origin. It may be a transferred use of the English surname Elster, which could derive from a place name meaning 'Ella's tree' or from the Old English 'æl' (eel) and 'stæð' (bank). Alternatively, it might be a variant of Elston, a habitational surname. As a given name, Elster appears rarely, with first recorded use in the United States in 1916, possibly as a surname-turned-first-name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Elly
Variants: Elston
Sibling names for Elster
Names that share Elster's style, for a brother or sister.
