Elwood

Elwood 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 69 boys in the United States.

Elwood at a glance

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

About the name Elwood

Elwood 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, Elwood first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #204 in 1915, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 20,702 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elwood in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#204 in 1915
Peak year
1921
Babies named Elwood in 2024
69
Total since 1880
20,702

Elwood in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#810 in 2018
Babies named Elwood in 2025
15
Total since 1996
499

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elwood mean?

The meaning of Elwood 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 Elwood a boy or girl name?

Elwood is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elwood?

Elwood comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elwood?

Elwood first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #204 in 1915, and 69 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].