Total births
367
Boys' name · since 1912
Eldor
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Eldor, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1912–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Eldor is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 367 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eldor has been recorded 367 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1912 to 1937.
- 367 total births
- 1912–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
367 boys have been named Eldor since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 367
- total births
- 1912–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Eldor was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
31 babies were named Eldor in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Eldor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eldor's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eldor at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Eldor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1937
- Peak year (1921)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Eldor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eldor's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Eldor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
118 births
- 1920s
1920s
182 births
- 1930s 67
1930s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 182 births (50% of all-time use).
Eldor by state
Where Eldor concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 49 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 40 | 10.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.4% |
Wisconsin share of Eldor's total US births 13.4%
Even split
49 of 367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eldor? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 367 babies named Eldor. The most recent recorded year was 1937. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 31 births.
When was Eldor most popular? ▼
Eldor was most popular in the 1920s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Eldor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eldor are Wisconsin (49 births), Minnesota (40 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Eldor been used? ▼
Records for Eldor go back to 1912, giving 26 years of history through 1937.
What names are similar to Eldor? ▼
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 Eldor's data
- Eldor's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (182 total births) through the 1930s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Wisconsin records the most Eldors (49 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Eldor
Nearby Names Like Eldor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eldor
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 Eldor side by side: Eldor vs Eldon Eldor vs Elden Eldor vs Eldridge
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1937 (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. "Eldor: Baby Name Since 1912 - 367 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eldor. 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 Eldor 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 June 2026.