Eldora
A feminine name derived from Spanish, meaning "the golden one".
Name Census estimates that about 578 living Americans carry the first name Eldora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eldora today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldora births was 1923 (156 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldora. 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
- • The typical person named Eldora is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eldoras were born before 1960.
People living today
578
~ 1 in 593,001 Americans
Peak year
1923
156 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,903
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Eldora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eldora from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 1,289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eldora 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 Eldora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eldoras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Georgia, Minnesota, Wisconsin recorded the most babies named Eldora, while Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eldora
The name Eldora is believed to have originated from the Old German language, specifically from the word "ald," meaning "old" or "ancient," and "hrod," meaning "fame" or "renown." It first emerged during the medieval period in Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eldora can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a Benedictine monastery in Bavaria, where it was used to refer to a nun. This suggests that the name may have held spiritual or religious significance during that time.
In the 13th century, Eldora von Büren, a noblewoman from the Holy Roman Empire, was recorded in historical documents. She was known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors and her support for the arts.
During the Renaissance period, a famous Italian painter named Eldora Fiorelli (1480-1548) gained recognition for her portraits and religious artwork. Her works were commissioned by prominent families and churches throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, Eldora Schönborn (1615-1679), a German countess and abbess, played a significant role in the governance of the Benedictine convent in Würzburg. She was known for her leadership and efforts in maintaining the convent's traditions.
Another notable figure was Eldora Pichler (1769-1843), an Austrian writer and poet. She was celebrated for her lyrical works and her contributions to the literary circles of her time. Her poetry often explored themes of nature, love, and patriotism.
While the name Eldora was more commonly used in Europe during earlier periods, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely introduced through migration and cultural exchange. However, its popularity and usage have varied across different regions and time periods.
People
Eldora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldora 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
Eldora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 578 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldora 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 593,001 US residents.
Is Eldora a common name?
We classify Eldora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,065 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldora most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldora was 1923, when 156 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldora is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eldora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eldora in the SSA data are female. 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.