Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Eldrick

Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and as one of the most famous athletes in modern history. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, holds numerous golf records, and is an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#2,826 (1976)
Total Babies
425
5-Yr Trend
+23%
1957
First Year
2024
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#2826
Peak Rank
425
Total Count
54
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eldrick

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and as one of the most famous athletes in modern history. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, holds numerous golf records, and is an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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The Story of Eldrick

Eldrick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 14 Eldricks were born — ranking #2,826 that year. As of 2026, Eldrick ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+23% over the past five years). In total, more than 425 Eldricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eldrick

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eldrick

What does the name Eldrick mean?
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and as one of the most famous athletes in modern history. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, holds numerous golf records, and is an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
How popular is Eldrick in 2026?
In 2026, Eldrick ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Eldrick most popular?
Eldrick reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #2,826 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Eldrick most popular?
Eldrick has historically been most popular in Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eldrick.
Is Eldrick a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eldrick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Eldrick?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eldrick include Sheddrick, Salathiel, Hadrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eldrick

Eldrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 425 births in the dataset. Eldrick's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #2,826. Use the chart and map above to compare Eldrick'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.