Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Eldon
Endangered
Down 90.7% from peak
Peak era
1926
Peak births
647
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Eldon
How many people are named Eldon?
An estimated 7,495 living Americans are named Eldon.
How rare is Eldon?
Eldon is uncommon among babies today, with 60 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 90.7% from its 1926 peak.
How old is the typical Eldon?
The median age of a living American named Eldon is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 75 years old.
Is Eldon still popular?
No. Eldon is endangered as a baby name, down 90.7% from its 1926 peak with 60 births in 2025.
Where is Eldon most common?
Eldon has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 7.4× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19262025
Peak year
1926
Decline from peak
90.7%
2025
60
All-time
26,102