Eldon
Boy name · #2306 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eldon? In official American birth records, Eldon has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
Eldon is currently the #2306 boy name in the United States — 60 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2355, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 30,000 boys born in 2025 was named Eldon.
Babies named Eldon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Eldon first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1926, when 647 boys were named Eldon — good for #211 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eldon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eldon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eldon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eldon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eldon is most common
State-level data for Eldon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eldon
Statistically, parents drawn to Eldon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Weldon, Elton, Walton, Marion, and Myron.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eldon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2304 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2236 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2244 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2191 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2373 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1974 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2355 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2145 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2355 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2116 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2763 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2292 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2478 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2894 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2374 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2868 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2248 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2238 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2579 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2470 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2346 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eldon?
In official American birth records, the name Eldon first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Eldon a popular boy name?
Eldon ranked #2306 among boys in 2025 with 60 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2355.
When was the name Eldon most popular?
Eldon peaked in 1926, when 647 American boys received the name (ranked #211 that year). Since 1926 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eldon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 30,000 newborn American boys was named Eldon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.