Eldred Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eldred is an Old English name meaning 'wise advisor', derived from 'eald' for 'old' and 'ræd' for 'counsel'. It has evolved through forms like Ealdraed and Eldreth. The name has historical significance in England, particularly during the Middle Ages, and is currently viewed as old-fashioned but valued for its heritage.
The name Eldred is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eldred has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Eldred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 624th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 857th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1409th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2222nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4945th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14114th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2553rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4455th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Eldred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eldred"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldrəd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Eldred is derived from the Old English elements 'eald' meaning 'old' and 'ræd' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice'. Therefore, it can be interpreted to mean 'old counsel' or 'wise advisor'.
Meaning
wise advisor
Language Evolution
Ealdraed, Eldred, Eldreth
Historical Usage
Eldred was used in England during the Middle Ages and saw a decline in usage after the Norman Conquest. It has seen a small resurgence in modern times as part of a trend toward traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Eldred, Eldreth, Eldredge
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eldred is considered an old-fashioned name and is rarely used, but it may be appreciated for its historical significance and unique sound.
Famous People
Eldred Gregory Peck, Eldred Rev. John Harrison
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eldred"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eldred"
"Eldred" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 624th of 7545 | 1,638 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 857th of 6773 | 998 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1409th of 7552 | 579 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2222nd of 10718 | 291 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4945th of 16616 | 147 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14114th of 24088 | 37 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2553rd of 9107 | 216 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4455th of 9204 | 73 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Eldred" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
30.93% 438th/1416 |
60.99% 841st/1379 |
37.62% 890th/2366 |
59.37% 678th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.98% 649th/1546 |
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60.14% 1415th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
60.57% 1728th/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Eldred" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Eldred"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eldred" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.