Eldon
boy name#2304 in 2025Eldon entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #209 in 1927, ranks #2304 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#2304
rank today
#209
peak (1927)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #681 |
| 1890s | #637 |
| 1900s | #404 |
| 1910s | #262 |
| 1920s | #222 |
| 1930s | #227 |
| 1940s | #312 |
| 1950s | #466 |
| 1960s | #663 |
| 1970s | #887 |
| 1980s | #1285 |
| 1990s | #1973 |
| 2000s | #2466 |
| 2010s | #2319 |
| 2020s | #2269 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Eldon has been most popular in CA, WA, IL.
Living bearers
About 9,100 people named Eldon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eldon alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eldon in 2025?
- Eldon ranks #2304 among US boy names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Eldon most popular?
- Eldon peaked in 1927, reaching #209 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eldon with classmates?
- Eldon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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