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

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 89.4 years old

Young (<30) 783
3.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,171
5.6%
Senior (>60) 18,801
90.6%

📈 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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