Elwanda
girl nameElwanda entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #737 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#737
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #1464 |
| 1930s | #1277 |
| 1940s | #1766 |
| 1950s | #3721 |
| 1960s | #5241 |
| 1970s | #8139 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Elwanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elwanda alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elwanda in 2025?
- Elwanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Elwanda most popular?
- Elwanda peaked in 1921, reaching #737 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elwanda with classmates?
- Elwanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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