Unisex · #3,959 in 2026

Eldie

Current Rank
#3,959
Peak Rank
#3,208 (1920)
Total Babies
31
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,027 (17 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,208 (31 total)
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1929
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#3208
Peak Rank
31
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1917
First Year
1926
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#4027
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Eldie

As a girl name

Eldie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 7 Eldies were born — ranking #4,027 that year. As of 2026, Eldie ranks #4,851 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Eldies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Eldie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 8 Eldies were born — ranking #3,208 that year. As of 2026, Eldie ranks #3,959 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Eldies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Where is Eldie most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • SD
    30%
  • Malaysia
    21%
  • UY
    20%
  • Philippines
    18%
  • KW
    11%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Eldie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eldie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eldie

What does the name Eldie mean?
Eldie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Eldie in 2026?
In 2026, Eldie ranks #3,959 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eldie most popular?
Eldie reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,208 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Eldie most popular?
Eldie has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eldie.
Is Eldie a unisex name?
Yes — Eldie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Eldies assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Eldie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eldie include Letha, Bertus, Cola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eldie

Eldie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Eldie's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,208. Use the chart and map above to compare Eldie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.