Elwood
boy name#1919 in 2025Elwood entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #204 in 1915, ranks #1919 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1919
rank today
#204
peak (1915)
81
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #326 |
| 1890s | #301 |
| 1900s | #286 |
| 1910s | #217 |
| 1920s | #236 |
| 1930s | #291 |
| 1940s | #388 |
| 1950s | #575 |
| 1960s | #812 |
| 1970s | #1394 |
| 1980s | #2416 |
| 1990s | #4415 |
| 2000s | #6657 |
| 2010s | #3553 |
| 2020s | #2563 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elwood has been most popular in CA, WA, IL.
Living bearers
About 5,300 people named Elwood are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elwood alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elwood in 2025?
- Elwood ranks #1919 among US boy names in 2025, with 81 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elwood most popular?
- Elwood peaked in 1915, reaching #204 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elwood with classmates?
- Elwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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