Eudell
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 241 recorded births. Also given to 132 boys.
Meaning & Origin
When Eudell hit its peak of 16 births in 1916, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Eudell reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Eudell is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eudell is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a combination of Greek prefix eu- meaning 'good' or 'well' with the name Dell (from Old English: 'valley'). Together they suggest a beautiful, good valley — or simply a person of good character.
Eudell has the warm, quiet dignity of early-20th century American naming, when Greek-prefix names were fashionable. It's a name with understated grace and an old-fashioned sweetness.
EtymologyShow more
Eudell is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Greek naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Eudell creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eudell has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1911.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 | #4224 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 33 | #3789 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 107 | #3140 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 89 | #2636 | — |
The Story of Eudell
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Eudell is a name steeped in history. Girls named Eudell are most likely born between 1911 and 1926.
How rare is Eudell?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eudell is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, peaked in the 1920s with 107 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eudell by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1911–1945)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | #4763 |
| 1941 | 7 | #3685 |
| 1939 | 6 | #3912 |
| 1937 | 7 | #3559 |
| 1936 | 8 | #3200 |
| 1932 | 6 | #4059 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4213 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4816 |
| 1928 | 11 | #2836 |
| 1927 | 9 | #3381 |
| 1926 | 12 | #2766 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3470 |
| 1924 | 10 | #3213 |
| 1923 | 16 | #2298 |
| 1922 | 12 | #2837 |
| 1921 | 11 | #3001 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2782 |
| 1919 | 15 | #2297 |
| 1918 | 11 | #2880 |
| 1917 | 6 | #4261 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Eudell as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Eudell has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 132 births since 1917.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–1945