Eldoris
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially inspired by Spanish "el dorado" meaning "the golden one".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Eldoris. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eldoris today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldoris births was 1924 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldoris. 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 Eldoris is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eldoris' were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eldoris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1924
12 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1949 SSA rank
#4,834
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Eldoris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eldoris from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 59 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
Eldoris 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 Eldoris 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 Eldoris
The name Eldoris has its origins in the medieval era, tracing back to the Germanic languages. It is a combination of two Old Germanic words, "eld" meaning "fire" and "oris" meaning "east." The name can be interpreted to mean "fire from the east" or "eastern fire."
During the Middle Ages, the name Eldoris was primarily used in regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands. It gained popularity among the nobility and aristocratic families, who often chose names with strong and symbolic meanings for their children.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eldoris can be found in the annals of the Holy Roman Empire, where a nobleman named Eldoris von Rheinfels is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eldoris. In the 14th century, Eldoris von Hohenzollern was a renowned German knight and military commander who played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1327 and died in 1397.
Another significant figure was Eldoris Arnulfssen, a Danish explorer and navigator who is credited with leading one of the first expeditions to Greenland in the 15th century. He was born in 1428 and died in 1497.
In the realm of literature, Eldoris von Schilling was a celebrated German poet and playwright during the Renaissance period. He is known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Eldoris von Schilling was born in 1532 and died in 1602.
Moving forward in time, Eldoris Müller was a prominent German philosopher and scholar in the 18th century. He was an influential figure in the Enlightenment movement and made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and political theory. Eldoris Müller was born in 1722 and died in 1794.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Eldoris Hauser was a renowned German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban landscapes in cities like Berlin and Munich. Eldoris Hauser was born in 1835 and died in 1912.
People
Eldoris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldoris 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
Eldoris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldoris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldoris 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Eldoris a common name?
We classify Eldoris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldoris most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldoris was 1924, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldoris is about 89 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 Eldoris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eldoris a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eldoris 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.
Is Eldoris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eldoris 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 Eldoris 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 are named Eldoris?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.