Total births
423
Boys' name · since 1911
Eldo
Eldo has 423 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 423
- total births
- 1911–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Eldo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 423 have been recorded since 1911.
Eldo has 423 recorded births among boys since 1911, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1952.
- 423 total births
- 1911–1952 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
423 boys have been named Eldo since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1952.
- 423
- total births
- 1911–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Eldo was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
26 babies were named Eldo in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Eldo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eldo's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eldo at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Eldo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1952
- Peak year (1927)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Eldo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eldo's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Eldo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
136 births
- 1920s
1920s
172 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 172 births (41% of all-time use).
Eldo by state
Where Eldo concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 29 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 5 | 1.2% |
Iowa share of Eldo's total US births 6.9%
Even split
29 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eldo? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 423 babies named Eldo. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 26 births.
When was Eldo most popular? ▼
Eldo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Eldo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eldo are Iowa (29 births), Missouri (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Eldo been used? ▼
Eldo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 42 years of data through 1952.
What names are similar to Eldo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eldon, Elden, Eldridge, Eldred, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eldo's data
- Eldo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Eldos (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eldo
Nearby Names Like Eldo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eldo
Eldon Boy
#2237 26,102 births
Elden Boy
#2963 5,921 births
Eldridge Boy
#7769 5,247 births
Eldred Boy
3,746 births
Elder Boy
#2393 2,268 births
Compare Eldo side by side: Eldo vs Eldon Eldo vs Elden Eldo vs Eldridge
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1952 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eldo: Baby Name Since 1911 - 423 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eldo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eldo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.