Total births
46
Girls' name · since 1919
Eldona
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Eldona, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1919–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Eldona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 46 have been recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eldona has been recorded 46 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1949.
- 46 total births
- 1919–1949 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 girls have been named Eldona since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1949.
- 46
- total births
- 1919–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Eldona was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
7 babies were named Eldona in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Eldona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eldona's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eldona at a glance
Last recorded 1949Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Eldona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1949
- Peak year (1919)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Eldona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eldona's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Eldona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
27 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 27 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eldona? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 46 babies named Eldona. The most recent recorded year was 1949. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 7 births.
When was Eldona most popular? ▼
Eldona was most popular in the 1920s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Eldona been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eldona since 1919 -- 31 years through the most recent 1949 data.
What names are similar to Eldona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elda, Eldora, Eldana, Eldred, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eldona's data
- Eldona's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1940s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Eldona
Nearby Names Like Eldona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eldona
Elda Girl
#6395 8,970 births
Eldora Girl
4,065 births
Eldana Girl
#5131 598 births
Eldred Girl
294 births
Eldonna Girl
268 births
Compare Eldona side by side: Eldona vs Elda Eldona vs Eldora Eldona vs Eldana
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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, 1919–1949 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eldona: Baby Name Since 1919 - 46 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eldona. 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 Eldona 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.