Elwood
Boy nameElwood has been given to 20,839 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921. In 2025, about 1 in 21,087 boys was named Elwood.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
20,839
Peak year
1921 (625 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +56%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Elwood's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #290 |
| 1925 | #229 |
| 1950 | #498 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elwood.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elwood?
Elwood has been given to 20,839 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elwood peak?
Elwood peaked in 1921, when 625 babies were given the name.
Is Elwood a girl or boy name?
Elwood is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elwood are boys).
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