Eldred
Boy nameEldred has been given to 4,040 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,040
Peak year
1921 (168 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
7% girls / 93% boys
Rank through the decades
Eldred's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #622 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Famous people named Eldred
Gregory Peck
American actor (1916–2003)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Eldred.
Sibling name ideas for Eldred
Same era and popularity as Eldred, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Eldred?
Eldred has been given to 4,040 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Eldred peak?
Eldred peaked in 1921, when 168 babies were given the name.
Is Eldred a girl or boy name?
Eldred is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Eldred are boys).
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