Ellwood
boy nameEllwood entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #596 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#596
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #889 |
| 1890s | #840 |
| 1900s | #870 |
| 1910s | #789 |
| 1920s | #875 |
| 1930s | #1295 |
| 1940s | #1560 |
| 1950s | #2071 |
| 1960s | #3248 |
| 1970s | #4633 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2010s | #12201 |
| 2020s | #9714 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ellwood are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ellwood alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ellwood in 2025?
- Ellwood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ellwood most popular?
- Ellwood peaked in 1901, reaching #596 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ellwood with classmates?
- Ellwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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