Eldridge
Every Eldridge since 1880 — 5,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eldridge
Eldridge is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,041 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,247 American babies have been named Eldridge. Its peak came in 1924, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eldridge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eldridge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,041 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,923 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,155 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,579 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,361 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,185 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,346 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,085 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,112 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,604 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,331 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,957 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,017 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,148 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,236 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,060 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,515 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,132 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,063 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,832 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,463 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,461 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,115 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,992 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,748 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,239 |
| 1975 | 37 | #1,462 |
| 1970 | 52 | #1,144 |
| 1965 | 52 | #1,025 |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,213 |
| 1955 | 62 | #953 |
| 1950 | 56 | #922 |
| 1945 | 69 | #738 |
| 1940 | 73 | #711 |
| 1935 | 72 | #718 |
| 1930 | 82 | #690 |
| 1925 | 95 | #655 |
| 1920 | 104 | #619 |
| 1915 | 84 | #634 |
| 1910 | 16 | #761 |
| 1905 | 14 | #642 |
| 1900 | 17 | #608 |
| 1895 | 14 | #563 |
| 1890 | 9 | #686 |
| 1885 | 8 | #722 |
| 1880 | 13 | #508 |
Famous people named Eldridge
- Eldridge Cleaver Writer · 1935–1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eldridge in 2025?
Eldridge ranked #11,041 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eldridge?
5,247 babies have been named Eldridge in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eldridge most popular?
Eldridge peaked in 1924, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Eldridge a boy or girl name?
Eldridge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eldridge rising or falling?
Eldridge is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eldridge?
Well-known people named Eldridge include Eldridge Cleaver (writer).