Eldred

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Eldred

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Eldred is a surname, based on an Old English name, Ealdred, meaning “Old Advice” from “eald” (old) and “raed” (counsel, advice).

History:
Eldred was a common name in Anglo-Saxon times, but nearly died out after the Norman Invasion of 1066. Eldred was revived in the 1800s, most likely as a transferred surname.

See also: Aldred.

Pronunciation: ell-dred.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Aldred (Ealdred) (?-1069)
Anglo-Saxon archbishop of York.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Eldred

Popularity of Eldred:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 757th most popular.
1910-1920: 637th most popular.
1920-1930: 596th most popular.
1930-1940: 936th most popular.
1940-2000: N/A