Eldora
Eldora is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
The gilded one, or golden.
Origin and history
Eldora is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, generally understood to mean 'the gilded' or 'golden'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has since become a very rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,065 babies in the United States have been named Eldora since 1880. It ranks #2764 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13.8 %)
- MN (13.5 %)
- WI (9.5 %)
- IA (6.7 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 82 |
| 1890-1900 | 140 |
| 1900-1910 | 261 |
| 1910-1920 | 851 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,289 |
| 1930-1940 | 706 |
| 1940-1950 | 384 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Elly, Dora, Ellie
Fun facts
- Eldora is the name of several cities and towns across the United States, including Eldora, Iowa.
- The name reached peak usage in the U.S. around the turn of the 20th century before gradually fading from popular use.