Holding steady.
Popularity of Eldine since 1917
Babies named Eldine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eldine's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eldine is an exceedingly rare feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Old English 'eald' (old) or as a variant of Elda. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1917, reaching its modest peak in 1929 when it was given to just a handful of newborns. The name showed very minor usage through the 1920s, then effectively vanished from the data, with no later resurgence. In 2025, the Social Security dataset recorded zero births, confirming its status as a near-forgotten relic. Though absent from top state rankings, Eldine's trajectory remains flat, with no signs of revival.
Eldine appears to be a rare feminine name, likely a variant of Elda or a blend of names like El- and -dine. It may also be related to Aldine, a name derived from Old English 'eald' meaning 'old'. Records show it was first recorded in the United States in 1917 and saw its peak usage in 1929, but it has remained extremely uncommon with no detectable recent births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eldie, Dina
Sibling names for Eldine
Names that share Eldine's style, for a brother or sister.
