Eldred
Eldred is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Old counsel, wise advice, or noble counsel.
Origin and history
Eldred is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from components meaning old, wise, or noble counsel. It was relatively popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is exceptionally rare, with no recorded births in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
3,746 babies in the United States have been named Eldred since 1880. It ranks #2084 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (13.6 %)
- WI (12.1 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- IA (9.8 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 722 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,028 |
| 1930-1940 | 597 |
| 1940-1950 | 342 |
| 1950-1960 | 331 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 151 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Eldred
- Eldred Steinkopf: politician
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements such as eald (old) and ræd (counsel or advice).
- Most U.S. usage occurred during the late 1800s and early 1900s, after which it faded from general usage.