How Many People Are Named Elwood?
Complete statistics for the name Elwood: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elwood is a very rare male name, with only 5,011 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 65,860 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked way back in 1921 with 625 births, and now it's seeing a bit of a resurgence.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 91All 20,732 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elwood Through the Generations
Elwood has been around since the early 1900s, but its popularity really took off in 1921 when 625 babies were given this name. Since then, it's seen a steady decline until recently, where it's started to rise again, thanks to its timeless charm. The majority of people named Elwood are over 60, with 91% falling into this age group, which gives the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elwood's English roots
📄 About the Name Elwood
How Many People Have the Name Elwood?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,781 people in the United States currently share the name Elwood. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,326 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Elwood a Common or Rare Name?
Elwood is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elwood in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elwood Most Popular?
The name Elwood reached peak popularity in 1921, with 625 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elwood?
Approximately 4,781 people named Elwood live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,781. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,326 Americans.
Is Elwood a rare name?
Elwood is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,326 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elwood mean?
The meaning and origin of Elwood are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Elwood more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elwood are male and 0% are female.
When was Elwood most popular?
Elwood peaked in 1921 with 625 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.