Eldridge
- Pronunciation
- [El-dridge]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Old/Wise Ruler.
- Origin
- English
Eldridge Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,241 baby boys have been named Eldridge. The name peaked in 1924 with 120 US births that year (rank #582). In 2024, ranked #7883 nationally — 7,301 places below its 1924 peak.
Top States for Eldridge
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Eldridge births are: Louisiana (428), Virginia (393), Texas (279).
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8-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Eldridge's exact length and starting letter: Eadignes, Eadweald, Eadweard, Ealasaid, Ealdwode.
Quick Facts About Eldridge
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Famous People Named Eldridge
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Eldridge.
- Eldridge Cleaver was a writer and a leader of the Black Panther Party in the United States.
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Compare Eldridge to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Eldridge against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).