Eldridge Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-dridge /ˈɛl.drɪdʒ/
Origin: Old English; German
Meaning: Old English: 'elder tree'; German: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Eldridge has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "æld" meaning "old" or "wise" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "old ruler" or "wise ruler." The name evolved through various forms, including the Old English "Ealdric," which was used in medieval England before being anglicized to Eldridge. The transition into modern English occurred as the name was adopted and adapted during the Norman Conquest, which introduced many Old French influences into the English language.
Historically, the name Eldridge can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with notable figures bearing the name appearing in various historical records. One of the earliest mentions is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where variations of the name were recorded among landholders.
The name also appears in medieval texts and chronicles, indicating its use among the nobility and gentry. Additionally, the name has been associated with several saints and ecclesiastical figures, contributing to its historical significance in Christian contexts.
Culturally, Eldridge has been associated with wisdom and leadership, reflecting the meanings of its components. The name has found resonance in literature and folklore, often symbolizing a figure of authority or sagacity.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Eld" have emerged, although they are less commonly recognized. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning, which have allowed it to persist through generations.
Famous people named Eldridge
In this section, you will find notable people named Eldridge. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eldridge who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Eldridge Cleaver was a writer and political activist best known for Soul on Ice and his role in the Black Panther Party.
Eldridge R. Johnson was an inventor and businessman best known for founding the Victor Talking Machine Company.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eldridge was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Eldridge has ranked as high as #796 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, Alabama, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Eldridge has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Eldridge is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eldridge was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Eldridge (1982)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 7 | |
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eldridge.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1970 | 52 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1968 | 37 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1959 | 51 |
| 1958 | 58 |
| 1957 | 54 |
| 1956 | 58 |
| 1955 | 62 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1953 | 55 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1950 | 56 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1947 | 75 |
| 1946 | 52 |
| 1945 | 69 |
| 1944 | 67 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1942 | 72 |
| 1941 | 66 |
| 1940 | 73 |
| 1939 | 61 |
| 1938 | 60 |
| 1937 | 65 |
| 1936 | 68 |
| 1935 | 72 |
| 1934 | 60 |
| 1933 | 74 |
| 1932 | 74 |
| 1931 | 59 |
| 1930 | 82 |
| 1929 | 95 |
| 1928 | 92 |
| 1927 | 109 |
| 1926 | 115 |
| 1925 | 95 |
| 1924 | 120 |
| 1923 | 85 |
| 1922 | 87 |
| 1921 | 102 |
| 1920 | 104 |
| 1919 | 89 |
| 1918 | 94 |
| 1917 | 94 |
| 1916 | 81 |
| 1915 | 84 |
| 1914 | 66 |
| 1913 | 54 |
| 1912 | 55 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1894 | 20 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1880 | 13 |