Eldon

Eldon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 64 boys in the United States.

Eldon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eldon

Eldon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eldon first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #209 in 1927, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 26,041 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eldon in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#209 in 1927
Peak year
1926
Babies named Eldon in 2024
64
Total since 1880
26,041

Eldon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1673 in 2015
Babies named Eldon in 2025
6
Total since 1996
144

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eldon mean?

The meaning of Eldon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eldon a boy or girl name?

Eldon is a boy name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eldon?

Eldon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eldon?

Eldon first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #209 in 1927, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].