Eldrich is an uncommon and distinctive given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old English elements 'eald' meaning old or aged, and 'ric' signifying power or ruler. The name was popularized through the works of H.P. Lovecraft, who used Eldrich as a surname in his Cthulhu Mythos stories, notably "The Dunwich Horror" and "The Shadow over Innsmouth." Today, Eldrich is rarely encountered, conferring uniqueness to those who bear it while evoking literary influences for many.
According to the data available, the name Eldrich experienced a spike in popularity during the year 2001 in the United States, with a total of five babies being named Eldrich that year. However, it is important to note that this figure represents only a small fraction of the overall birth rate in the country for that year. The total number of births recorded in the United States in 2001 was approximately four million, making Eldrich one of the less common names chosen by parents during that period.