Eldred Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-dred / ˈɛl.drɛdOld English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: noble counsel; Germanic: brave advisor
Historical & Cultural Background
Eldred is derived from Old English elements, where 'eld' means old or elder and 'ræd' means counsel or advice. It was used in medieval England and has connections to Germanic roots. The name reflects qualities of wisdom and leadership, often associated with elder figures in society.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eldredde
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eldred was first seen in the United States in 1882. Eldred has ranked as high as #762 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Eldred has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eldred (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 44 |
| 1913 | 62 |
| 1914 | 81 |
| 1915 | 102 |
| 1916 | 84 |
| 1917 | 120 |
| 1918 | 98 |
| 1919 | 92 |
| 1920 | 118 |
| 1921 | 122 |
| 1922 | 94 |
| 1923 | 118 |
| 1924 | 102 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1926 | 93 |
| 1927 | 95 |
| 1928 | 94 |
| 1929 | 90 |
| 1930 | 81 |
| 1931 | 80 |
| 1932 | 70 |
| 1933 | 58 |
| 1934 | 57 |
| 1935 | 56 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 53 |
| 1938 | 49 |
| 1939 | 60 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 51 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 32 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 49 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |