How Many People Are Named Elwyn?

Complete statistics for the name Elwyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elwyn
Very Rare
Welsh

Elwyn, a very rare male name, is held by just 882 people in the US, making up 1 in 374,353 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Elwyn are over 60, with the peak year being 1924.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,549,610
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
7
Life Path Number

With a life-path number of 7, Elwyn's journey is often associated with introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

882
Worldwide Bearers
#81,649
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
27
🇲🇾 Malaysia
25
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
17
🇯🇲 Jamaica
15
🇧🇷 Brazil
11
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
11
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇵🇪 Peru
7
🇸🇬 Singapore
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
838 (95%)
♀ Female
43 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
197
Would be under 30 (6%)
148
Would be 30–60 (4%)
2,973
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 3,318 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elwyn Through the Generations

Elwyn has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. With only 104 births in 1924 marking its peak, it's clear that the name has always been uncommon. Today, there are 882 people named Elwyn living in the US, with a majority, 90%, being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's more popular among older generations, but interestingly, it's showing signs of becoming trendy again.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 220
New York 198
Illinois 76
California 74
Texas 50
Wisconsin 48
Iowa 30
Massachusetts 19
Missouri 17
Pennsylvania 17

✨ Similar Names to Elwyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elwyn's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Elwyn

How Many People Have the Name Elwyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Elwyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elwyn a Common or Rare Name?

Elwyn is classified as Very 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 Elwyn in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Elwyn Most Popular?

The name Elwyn reached peak popularity in 1924, with 104 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 Elwyn?

Approximately 130 people named Elwyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 130. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,549,610 Americans.

Is Elwyn a rare name?

Elwyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elwyn mean?

The meaning and origin of Elwyn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Elwyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Elwyn are male and 5% are female.

When was Elwyn most popular?

Elwyn peaked in 1924 with 104 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US130
All-Time Births130
1 in X1 in 2,549,610
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1924
World Rank#81,649
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.