Eldon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-dun / /ˈɛldən/Old English; German
Meaning
Old English: from the old town; German: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Eldon is derived from Old English elements meaning 'old' and 'town.' It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name is also associated with nobility in Germanic traditions. Eldon has seen varying popularity in different regions and periods.
Trend Summary
Eldon has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eldan
- Eldon
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eldon was first seen in the United States in 1881. Eldon has ranked as high as #440 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Eldon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eldon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1903 | 27 |
| 1904 | 26 |
| 1905 | 26 |
| 1906 | 38 |
| 1907 | 38 |
| 1908 | 38 |
| 1909 | 39 |
| 1910 | 62 |
| 1911 | 64 |
| 1912 | 153 |
| 1913 | 243 |
| 1914 | 295 |
| 1915 | 401 |
| 1916 | 424 |
| 1917 | 439 |
| 1918 | 523 |
| 1919 | 517 |
| 1920 | 517 |
| 1921 | 596 |
| 1922 | 605 |
| 1923 | 591 |
| 1924 | 597 |
| 1925 | 595 |
| 1926 | 647 |
| 1927 | 640 |
| 1928 | 579 |
| 1929 | 580 |
| 1930 | 575 |
| 1931 | 561 |
| 1932 | 547 |
| 1933 | 535 |
| 1934 | 568 |
| 1935 | 514 |
| 1936 | 540 |
| 1937 | 491 |
| 1938 | 457 |
| 1939 | 494 |
| 1940 | 485 |
| 1941 | 434 |
| 1942 | 448 |
| 1943 | 449 |
| 1944 | 386 |
| 1945 | 352 |
| 1946 | 347 |
| 1947 | 436 |
| 1948 | 363 |
| 1949 | 339 |
| 1950 | 292 |
| 1951 | 288 |
| 1952 | 298 |
| 1953 | 275 |
| 1954 | 276 |
| 1955 | 252 |
| 1956 | 248 |
| 1957 | 216 |
| 1958 | 197 |
| 1959 | 181 |
| 1960 | 179 |
| 1961 | 165 |
| 1962 | 167 |
| 1963 | 145 |
| 1964 | 144 |
| 1965 | 134 |
| 1966 | 106 |
| 1967 | 113 |
| 1968 | 102 |
| 1969 | 115 |
| 1970 | 137 |
| 1971 | 119 |
| 1972 | 91 |
| 1973 | 85 |
| 1974 | 89 |
| 1975 | 101 |
| 1976 | 94 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 59 |
| 1980 | 78 |
| 1981 | 66 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 62 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 64 |