Eldon
- US rank
- #2,304
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #209 in 1927
60 babies were named Eldon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 40 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eldon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,490 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eldon, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eldon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEldon first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #209. Today it's #2,304, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEldon has slipped 40 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,304. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEldon is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #898. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Eldon
Eldon is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Eldon for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 143 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #209 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,304, with 60 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 | 16,426 boys |
| 1890s | 103 | 9,677 boys |
| 1900s | 216 | 4,627 boys |
| 1910s | 435 | 2,299 boys |
| 1920s | 539 | 1,854 boys |
| 1930s | 501 | 1,996 boys |
| 1940s | 281 | 3,565 boys |
| 1950s | 126 | 7,928 boys |
| 1960s | 71 | 14,178 boys |
| 1970s | 56 | 17,928 boys |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,596 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 44,524 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,821 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,468 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 28,011 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Eldon
What is the origin of the name Eldon?
Eldon has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Eldon a boy or girl name?
Eldon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eldon?
Eldon ranked #2,304 for US boys in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#209).