Total births
3,746
Unisex name · since 1882
Eldred
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 3,746 babies named Eldred, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,746
- total births
- 1882–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Eldred is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 3,746 have been recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Eldred recorded 3,746 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2012.
- 3,746 total births
- 1882–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,746 boys have been named Eldred since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 3,746
- total births
- 1882–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Eldred was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
122 babies were named Eldred in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Eldred's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eldred's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 122, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eldred at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Eldred popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2012
- Peak year (1921)
- 122
- Annual births at peak, across 131 years of records
Eldred popularity over time - girls
294 total births recorded since 1910 (Eldred as girls' name)
Eldred by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eldred's strongest decade.
1,028 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Eldred births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s 38
1890s
38 births
- 1900s 72
1900s
72 births
- 1910s
1910s
722 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,028 births
- 1930s
1930s
597 births
- 1940s 342
1940s
342 births
- 1950s 331
1950s
331 births
- 1960s 250
1960s
250 births
- 1970s 151
1970s
151 births
- 1980s 105
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,028 births (27% of all-time use).
How Eldred compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eldred's total volume
Eldred vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eldred by state
Where Eldred concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 115 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 102 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 84 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 83 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Texas | | 79 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 66 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 41 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 39 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Eldred's total US births 3.1%
Even split
115 of 3,746 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Eldred appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eldred? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 3,746 babies named Eldred. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 122 births.
When was Eldred most popular? ▼
Eldred was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,028 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Eldred most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eldred are Minnesota (115 births), Wisconsin (102 births), Michigan (84 births).
Is Eldred a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eldred is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,746 births, and as a girl's name it has 294 births.
How long has the name Eldred been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eldred since 1882 -- 131 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Eldred? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eldon, Elden, Eldridge, Elder, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eldred's data
- Eldred's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,028 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Eldreds (115 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Eldred
Nearby Names Like Eldred
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eldred
Eldon Boy
#2237 26,102 births
Elden Boy
#2963 5,921 births
Eldridge Boy
#7769 5,247 births
Elder Boy
#2393 2,268 births
Eldin Boy
#6221 706 births
Compare Eldred side by side: Eldred vs Eldon Eldred vs Elden Eldred 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, 1882–2012 (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. "Eldred: Baby Name Since 1882 - 3,746 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eldred. 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 Eldred 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.