Eldon
How to say it: EL-dun · /ˈɛldən/
Old English 'Ella's hill' or 'sacred hill' - English surname and place-name adopted as vintage given name.
Eldon was the 1,826th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 60 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 8% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,821 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,826 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 60 |
| Share of births | 1 in 55,255 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +8% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,821 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Eldon peaked in the 1920s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eldon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Eldon
- Eldon Hoke (1958–1997)Singer, musician
- Eldon Rudd (1920–2002)FBI Agent, politician, United States Marine Corps officer
- Eldon Quick (born 1937)American actor
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