How Many People Are Named Elwood?
20,755
people in the United States are named Elwood
1 in 16,140 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1813
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0062%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
625 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
EL-wuwd
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest" in Old English.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 89.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
3,743
Virginia
1,244
North Carolina
978
New Jersey
897
New York
868
Ohio
797
Kentucky
731
Maryland
667
Michigan
594
California
546
💡 Fun Facts About "Elwood"
- 69 babies were named Elwood in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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