Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Elridge

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

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#1,806 (1925)

Total Babies

445

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1898

First Year

1992

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#1806

Peak Rank

445

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elridge

Elridge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1898, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 19 Elridges were born — ranking #1,806 that year. As of 2026, Elridge ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 445 Elridges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s 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 Elridge

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

Elrich
Ulrich
Eldridge
Elledge
Elkridge
Ellora
Ellery
Eldritch
Ullage
Elric
Elish
Etheridge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elridge

What does the name Elridge mean?

Elridge is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elridge in 2026?

In 2026, Elridge ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elridge most popular?

Elridge reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,806 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Elridge a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elridge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elridge include Welford, Delford, Serafin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elridge

Elridge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 445 births in the dataset. Elridge's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Elridge'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.