Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Eldar since 2001
Babies named Eldar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Eldar is a rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in 2001. As of the most recent year (2025), it ranked 9714 and had a 1-in-244011 incidence rate. Its peak year was 2010, indicating modest but stable interest. The name's origins are debated, with possible Azerbaijani or Turkic roots meaning 'fire' or 'ruler', or a modern Scandinavian coinage. While top states are not recorded, Eldar's use remains scattered and low-frequency.
Eldar is a name with multiple potential origins. In Azerbaijani and Turkic contexts, it may derive from elements meaning 'fire' or 'ruler', though this is debated. In Scandinavia, Eldar is considered a modern coinage, possibly inspired by Old Norse elements 'eldr' (fire) or 'aldr' (age), but it lacks historical use. The name has seen limited but steady use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Dar
Variants: Eldar
Sibling names for Eldar
Names that share Eldar's style, for a brother or sister.
