Eldridge
Pronunciation: [ EHLDR-ihj ]
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Eldridge first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,936 babies have been named Eldridge in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eldridge is past its peak , currently ranked #8,533 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,533
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Eldridge
Eldridge is a boy name .
Eldridge is currently ranked #8,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eldridge include Eld, Eldr, Eldry, Eldrie, Eldri, Eldriy, Eldriie, Dge, Dgey, Ely, Elie, and Eldkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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