Eldon
Eldon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ella's hill or old hill.
Origin and history
Eldon is an English name derived from a surname and place name, historically meaning Ella's hill or old hill. It saw steady traditional use in the United States throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for parents seeking an understated classic.
Popularity in the United States
26,102 babies in the United States have been named Eldon since 1880. It ranks #727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1558.
States where it is most popular
- IA (8.7 %)
- KS (8 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- MO (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 60 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 295 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,121 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,947 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,282 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,039 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,523 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,370 |
| 1970-1980 | 924 |
| 1980-1990 | 582 |
| 1990-2000 | 438 |
| 2000-2010 | 456 |
| 2010-2019 | 578 |
| 2020-2029 | 370 |
Famous people named Eldon
- Eldon Hoke: Musician, Singer
- Eldon Rathburn: Composer, Musician
Nicknames
El, Don, Donny
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English place names such as Eldon in County Durham, England.
- Eldon had its peak popularity in the United States during the early 1900s.