Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Eldridge

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#582 (1924)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1880

First Year

2024

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#582

Peak Rank

Total Count

144

Years Active

The Story of Eldridge

Eldridge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 120 Eldridges were born — ranking #582 that year. As of 2026, Eldridge ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 5K Eldridges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Eldridge

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

Eldritch
Aldridge
Eldredge
Alldredge
Aldredge
Aldrich
Eldrick
Eldrich
Elrich
Wooldridge
Baldridge
Baldrige

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eldridge

What does the name Eldridge mean?

Eldridge is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eldridge in 2026?

In 2026, Eldridge ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Eldridge most popular?

Eldridge reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #582 that year with 120 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eldridge most popular?

Eldridge has historically been most popular in Maryland, Virginia, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eldridge.

Is Eldridge a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eldridge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eldridge include Alford, Hermon, German. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eldridge

Eldridge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Eldridge's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #582. Use the chart and map above to compare Eldridge'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.