Eldee
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially originating from a diminutive form.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Eldee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Eldee today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldee births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eldee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#3,852
Tracked since 1918
Gender
Gender distribution for Eldee
Eldee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 6 (54.5%) were male and 5 (45.5%) were female.
Eldee as a male name
- Ranked #3,852 in 1918
- 6 male births in 1918
- Peak: 1918 (6 births)
Eldee as a female name
- Ranked #5,328 in 1921
- 5 female births in 1921
- Peak: 1921 (5 births)
Popularity
Eldee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eldee from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eldee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eldee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eldee
The name Eldee has its origins in the ancient Germanic language and culture, dating back to around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic words "ald" meaning "old" and "diu" meaning "people" or "folk". Together, these words formed the compound word "aldiu" which referred to the elders or ancestors of a tribe or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldee can be found in the Germanic epic poem "Beowulf", which dates back to around the 8th century AD. In this poem, the character Eldee is mentioned as a wise and respected elder who advises the hero Beowulf on matters of warfare and strategy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Eldee was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure with this name was Eldee the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts.
In the 16th century, the name Eldee gained some prominence when it was borne by Eldee von Burgau, a German nobleman and military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He became known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
Another historical figure with the name Eldee was Eldee Ingram, an English explorer and adventurer who lived in the late 17th century. He is best known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples he encountered.
During the 18th century, the name Eldee was relatively rare, but it did appear in some literary works of the time. One notable example is the character Eldee in the novel "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith, published in 1766. In this book, Eldee is portrayed as a wise and virtuous old man who dispenses valuable advice to the protagonist.
As the centuries passed, the name Eldee continued to be used sporadically, appearing in various historical records and literary works. However, it never achieved widespread popularity and remained a relatively uncommon name throughout its history.
People
Eldee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eldee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Eldee a common name?
We classify Eldee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldee most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldee was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldee is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eldee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eldee a male name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Eldee in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eldee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eldee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eldee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Eldee?
See how many people share the name Eldee on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.