Ellwood
Boy nameEllwood has been given to 1,979 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,979
Peak year
1918 (82 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Ellwood's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #934 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ellwood — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ellwood.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ellwood?
Ellwood has been given to 1,979 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ellwood peak?
Ellwood peaked in 1918, when 82 babies were given the name.
Is Ellwood a girl or boy name?
Ellwood is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ellwood are boys).
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