Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Eldin since 1912
Babies named Eldin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 229 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Eldin is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1912. Its popularity peaked in 2005, when it reached its highest rank. In 2023, it ranked 8,910th, with approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns named Eldin. The trajectory of its usage has been stable over the past decades, with a slight resurgence in the 2000s. Eldin is likely a variant of the English surname Elden, which may mean 'Ella's hill' or 'old hill'. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. states in terms of higher usage. Eldin remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Eldin is likely a variant of the surname Elden, which itself has two possible Old English origins: either from 'Ella's valley' (Ella + denu) or 'old hill' (eald + dun). As a given name, Eldin saw modest use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century, with a peak in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: El, Dinny
Sibling names for Eldin
Names that share Eldin's style, for a brother or sister.
