Total births
430
Boys' name · since 1957
Eldrick
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 430 babies named Eldrick, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7866
- among boys today
- 430
- born since 1957
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
430 babies have been named Eldrick since 1957, making it today's #7866 boys' name.
Eldrick has 430 recorded births among boys since 1957, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7866 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- #7866 among boys today
- 430 born since 1957
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Eldrick is currently the #7866 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 430 born since 1957, peaking in the 1980s.
- #7866
- among boys today
- 430
- born since 1957
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Eldrick vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7866
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Eldrick was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
14 babies were named Eldrick in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Eldrick compares
430 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eldrick's all-time total is 17% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eldrick | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 430 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eldrick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Eldrick's full recorded timeline at 1996, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Eldrick at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#7,866
Active since
1957
Eldrick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Eldrick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Eldrick's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Eldrick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
88 births
- 1980s
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
76 births
- 2010s
2010s
67 births
- 2020s
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 90 births (21% of all-time use).
Eldrick by state
Where Eldrick concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.2% |
Alabama share of Eldrick's total US births 1.2%
5 of 430 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eldrick? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 430 babies named Eldrick. Today it holds rank #7866 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 14 births.
When was Eldrick most popular? ▼
Eldrick was most popular in the 1980s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Eldrick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eldrick are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Eldrick been used? ▼
Eldrick has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 69 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eldrick? ▼
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 Eldrick's data
- Eldrick's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (90 total births) through the 2020s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alabama records the most Eldricks (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Eldrick
Nearby Names Like Eldrick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eldrick
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 Eldrick side by side: Eldrick vs Eldon Eldrick vs Elden Eldrick vs Eldridge
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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, 1957–2025 (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. "Eldrick: #7866 Boys' Name - 430 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eldrick. 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 Eldrick 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.