Eldridge Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eldridge. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1236 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2024 10 10
2023 8 8
2022 13 13
2021 9 9
2020 6 6
2019 14 14
2018 9 9
2017 8 8
2016 6 6
2015 5 5
2014 9 9
2013 7 7
2012 7 7
2011 8 8
2010 6 6
2009 11 11
2007 11 11
2006 11 11
2005 8 8
2004 10 10
2003 8 8
2002 12 12
2001 13 13
2000 7 7
1999 17 17
1998 9 9
1997 12 12
1996 10 10
1995 15 15
1994 12 12
1993 18 18
1992 13 13
1991 20 20
1990 21 21
1989 20 20
1988 14 14
1987 14 14
1986 15 15
1985 18 18
1984 16 16
1983 32 32
1982 34 34
1981 14 14
1980 23 23
1979 33 33
1978 33 33
1977 46 46
1976 38 38
1975 37 37
1974 37 37
1973 37 37
1972 32 32
1971 50 50
1970 52 52
1969 50 50
1968 37 37
1967 35 35
1966 41 41
1965 52 52
1964 40 40
1963 47 47
1962 32 32
1961 43 43
1960 42 42
1959 51 51
1958 58 58
1957 54 54
1956 58 58
1955 62 62
1954 56 56
1953 55 55
1952 57 57
1951 52 52
1950 56 56
1949 64 64
1948 60 60
1947 75 75
1946 52 52
1945 69 69
1944 67 67
1943 41 41
1942 72 72
1941 66 66
1940 73 73
1939 61 61
1938 60 60
1937 65 65
1936 68 68
1935 72 72
1934 60 60
1933 74 74
1932 74 74
1931 59 59
1930 82 82
1929 95 95
1928 92 92
1927 109 109
1926 115 115
1925 95 95
1924 120 120
1923 85 85
1922 87 87
1921 102 102
1920 104 104
1919 89 89
1918 94 94
1917 94 94
1916 81 81
1915 84 84
1914 66 66
1913 54 54
1912 55 55
1911 22 22
1910 16 16
1909 22 22
1908 18 18
1907 11 11
1906 18 18
1905 14 14
1904 7 7
1903 12 12
1902 8 8
1901 12 12
1900 17 17
1899 7 7
1898 9 9
1897 11 11
1896 11 11
1895 14 14
1894 20 20
1893 9 9
1892 12 12
1891 6 6
1890 9 9
1889 8 8
1888 6 6
1887 10 10
1886 10 10
1885 8 8
1884 6 6
1883 6 6
1882 9 9
1881 9 9
1880 13 13

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
LA 7
54%
CA 6
46%