Eldin is of Arabic origin, meaning 'wise' or 'knowledgeable'. It's a unisex name, often used for boys but also occasionally given to girls. Eldin gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa regions, with notable historical figures bearing this name. In Turkish culture, it's considered a name that brings good fortune.
The name Eldin experienced varied popularity over the past century, with notable fluctuations and a significant resurgence starting around the year 2000. Between 1912 and 1951, there were consistently low numbers of births per year, ranging from 5 to 10. The name seemed to decline in popularity thereafter, with no recorded births between 1952 and 1996.
However, starting in 1996, there was a marked increase in the number of Eldin births, reaching a peak of 35 in 2005. This high level of popularity continued for several years, with at least 10 births each year from 2000 to 2011. Since then, the popularity has waned somewhat, but it remains higher than the early-to-mid-century levels, with an average of about 15 births per year between 2012 and 2023.
Overall, there were a total of 684 births named Eldin recorded in this dataset, demonstrating that while the name may not have been extremely popular throughout its history, it has experienced periods of notable popularity and continues to be used today.