Eldridge Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eldridge is an Old English name that means 'old ruler' or 'wise ruler'. It evolved from the name Aldryc through various historical forms. The name is associated with traits of strength and wisdom and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the medieval period and remains appreciated today for its uniqueness.
The name Eldridge is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eldridge has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male 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 male in West. Across generations, 'Eldridge' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 635th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 756th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1021st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1358th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3160th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7307th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8340th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Eldridge' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eldridge"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldrɪdʒ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Eldridge is derived from the Old English name 'Aldryc', which means 'old ruler' or 'wise ruler'. The name combines the elements 'ald', meaning 'old', and 'ric', meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
old ruler, wise ruler
Language Evolution
Aldryc, Aldric, Eldric, Eldridge
Historical Usage
Eldridge gained popularity in the medieval period and has seen consistent use throughout English-speaking regions, particularly in the United States during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Eldric, Aldridge, Eldy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eldridge is perceived as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with strength and wisdom. It is relatively uncommon but appreciated for its historical roots.
Famous People
Eldridge Cleaver, an American writer and political activist, Eldridge Johnson, an American inventor and businessman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eldridge"
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 "Eldridge"
"Eldridge" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 635th of 7545 | 1,594 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 756th of 6773 | 1,250 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1021st of 7552 | 1,014 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1358th of 10718 | 634 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3160th of 16616 | 286 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7307th of 24088 | 149 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8340th of 23106 | 104 |
Regional Popularity of "Eldridge" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.55% 999th/1416 |
- |
19.65% 465th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
24.73% 582nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
28.53% 814th/2853 |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.43% 1540th/2937 |
- |
34.68% 1220th/3518 |
42.61% 1723rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
62.75% 3259th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eldridge" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eldridge"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eldridge" 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.