Eldren
A masculine name of ancient English origin meaning "elder tree".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Eldren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eldren today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eldren births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eldren. 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 Eldren. 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
#3,853
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Eldren: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eldren 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 Eldren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eldren
The name Eldren has its origins in the ancient Germanic language spoken by tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. It is derived from the root word "ald," meaning "old" or "ancient," combined with the suffix "-ren," which denotes a masculine name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldren can be found in the Codex Regius, an ancient Icelandic manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This manuscript contains a collection of Old Norse poems, including references to a character named Eldren, who was described as a wise and venerable elder.
During the Middle Ages, the name Eldren was relatively uncommon, but it gained some prominence in parts of Europe. In the 14th century, there was a German scholar and philosopher named Eldren von Brixworth, who wrote extensively on the subjects of logic and metaphysics.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find Eldren Fortescue, an English nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry VIII. He was instrumental in the English conquest of Ireland and was rewarded with lands and titles for his service.
In the 18th century, Eldren Wycliffe was a notable figure in the field of astronomy. He made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial bodies and was one of the first to propose the existence of black holes.
Another individual of historical significance was Eldren Blackwood, a prominent abolitionist and civil rights activist in the United States during the 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the abolition of slavery and fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans.
As we move into the 20th century, Eldren Mathers stands out as a pioneering aviator and one of the first people to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean. His daring exploits and contributions to the field of aviation earned him a place in the annals of history.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Eldren throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Eldren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eldren 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
Eldren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eldren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eldren 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 Eldren a common name?
We classify Eldren 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eldren most popular?
The single biggest year for Eldren was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eldren 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 Eldren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eldren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eldren 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 Eldren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eldren 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 Eldren 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 Eldren?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.