Holding steady.
Popularity of Eldo since 1911
Babies named Eldo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eldo's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 172 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eldo is a name that enjoyed a brief moment of use in the early 20th century, with its peak year occurring in 1915. While it has never been a common name, it fits within a cluster of short, vintage names like Elmo and Elmer that were popular among boys in the 1910s. The name's trajectory has been stable at a very low frequency since then, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 since the mid-20th century. Eldo's origins are somewhat obscure, but it is generally considered a diminutive of Eldon or a standalone name derived from an Old English word. Parents looking for an uncommon name with a classic sound from the early 1900s might find Eldo an interesting choice.
Eldo is likely a diminutive or short form of longer names such as Eldon or Eldred, which contain the Old English element 'eld' (old). It may also have arisen independently as a nickname. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, peaking in 1915. Its usage has since declined and it remains uncommon today.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Eldo
Names that share Eldo's style, for a brother or sister.
