Elwin

Elwin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Elwin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elwin

Elwin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elwin first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #462 in 1914, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 5,156 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elwin in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#462 in 1914
Peak year
1923
Babies named Elwin in 2024
13
Total since 1880
5,156

Elwin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2922 in 2024
Babies named Elwin in 2025
5
Total since 1996
48

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elwin mean?

The meaning of Elwin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elwin a boy or girl name?

Elwin is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elwin?

Elwin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elwin?

Elwin first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #462 in 1914, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].