Eldridge
Eldridge is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Old ruler or sage ruler.
Origin and history
Eldridge is a surname-derived masculine name of Old English origin, traditionally meaning 'old ruler' or 'sage ruler'. Though used continuously in the United States since the late nineteenth century, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
5,247 babies in the United States have been named Eldridge since 1880. It ranks #1684 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- LA (21.6 %)
- VA (19.8 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- AL (9.7 %)
- TN (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 85 |
| 1890-1900 | 108 |
| 1900-1910 | 139 |
| 1910-1920 | 655 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,004 |
| 1930-1940 | 675 |
| 1940-1950 | 639 |
| 1950-1960 | 559 |
| 1960-1970 | 419 |
| 1970-1980 | 395 |
| 1980-1990 | 200 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 79 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Eldridge
- Eldridge Cleaver: writer, activist
Nicknames
El
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old English elements 'eald' (old, wise) and 'ric' (ruler, power).
- Like many traditional English given names, Eldridge transitioned into use as a first name from an established family surname.