Eldion
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from elements meaning "fire" or "torch".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Eldion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eldion today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldion births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldion. 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 Eldion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,815
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Eldion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eldion 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 Eldion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eldion
The name Eldion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic root words "ald" or "alt," meaning "old" or "aged," and "diun," meaning "brave" or "courageous." The name could therefore be interpreted as "ancient bravery" or "venerable warrior."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldion can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript containing Germanic heroic legends and sagas. Here, Eldion is mentioned as a valiant warrior who fought alongside the legendary Frankish king Clovis I during the conquest of Gaul in the 5th and 6th centuries.
In the 11th century, an Eldion is recorded as being a prominent nobleman and military commander in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. This Eldion played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy, a power struggle between the Empire and the Papacy over the appointment of bishops and abbots.
During the Crusades of the 12th and 13th centuries, several knights bearing the name Eldion are mentioned in various chronicles and accounts. One such Eldion, born around 1185, was a prominent member of the Knights Templar and is said to have participated in the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.
In the 14th century, an Italian scholar and philosopher named Eldion da Montefalco (1285-1349) gained recognition for his writings on logic and metaphysics, which drew heavily from Aristotelian and Scholastic traditions.
Another notable figure named Eldion was a 16th-century German artist and engraver, Eldion Becker (1520-1592), who is renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations and engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical themes.
While the name Eldion has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Germanic culture and the bravery and valor associated with this unique moniker.
People
Eldion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldion 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
Eldion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Eldion a common name?
We classify Eldion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldion most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldion was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldion is about 14 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 Eldion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eldion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eldion 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 Eldion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eldion 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 Eldion 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 people have the name Eldion?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Eldion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.