Eldin
A masculine name derived from an Aramaic word meaning "protector."
Name Census estimates that about 553 living Americans carry the first name Eldin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eldin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldin births was 2005 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldin. 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.
People living today
553
~ 1 in 619,809 Americans
Peak year
2005
35 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,240
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Eldin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eldin from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 229 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eldin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eldin 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 Eldin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eldins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eldin
The name Eldin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. Derived from the Arabic word "al-din," which translates to "the faith" or "the religion," this name carries a deep spiritual and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldin can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, where it was borne by several prominent figures during the 8th and 9th centuries. Notably, Eldin al-Qasim, born in 765 CE, was a renowned scholar and jurist who contributed significantly to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
As Islam spread across various regions, the name Eldin gained popularity and was adopted by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. In the 11th century, a prominent Seljuk vizier, Nizam al-Mulk Eldin, played a crucial role in the governance of the Seljuk Empire and left a lasting impact on the political and intellectual spheres of the time.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, Eldin al-Suyuti, born in 1445 CE, was a highly respected scholar and prolific writer who authored numerous works on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and history. His contributions significantly influenced the intellectual discourse of the era.
In the Ottoman Empire, the name Eldin was borne by several notable figures, including Eldin Pasha, a military commander who played a pivotal role in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Additionally, Eldin Efendi, born in the 16th century, was a renowned calligrapher whose works adorned numerous mosques and palaces across the empire.
Moving forward in history, the name Eldin continued to be celebrated in various parts of the world. In the 19th century, Eldin Rumi, an influential Persian poet and philosopher, gained recognition for his profound and mystical writings, which explored the depths of human existence and spirituality.
Throughout its rich history, the name Eldin has been carried by numerous distinguished individuals, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual tapestry of their times.
People
Eldin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldin 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
Eldin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 553 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldin 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 1 in 619,809 US residents.
Is Eldin a common name?
We classify Eldin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 698 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldin most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldin was 2005, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eldin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eldin 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.
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.