Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Eldric

Name: Popularity of the name Eldric in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eldric, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,707

Peak Rank

#3,620 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2021

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#3620

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eldric

The earliest SSA record of Eldric as a baby boy name dates back to 1972, when 8 babies received it. 1972 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Eldric — #3,620 in the national rankings. About 40% of every Eldric on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Eldric last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 42 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eldric

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eldric 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 Eldric

What does the name Eldric mean?

Eldric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eldric in 2026?

In 2026, Eldric ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Eldric most popular?

Eldric reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #3,620 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Eldric a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eldric is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eldric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eldric include Trafton, Charleton, Shedric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eldric

Eldric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Eldric's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #3,620. Use the chart and map above to compare Eldric'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.