Elwood Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-wood / /ˈɛl.wʊd/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'elder tree' or 'from the elder tree forest'
Historical & Cultural Background
Elwood is derived from Old English elements, where 'ælder' refers to the elder tree and 'wudu' means wood or forest. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It is often associated with nature and rural settings, reflecting a connection to the landscape. Elwood has also appeared in various cultural contexts, including literature and film.
Trend Summary
Elwood has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ellwood
International Variants
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Famous people named Elwood
Elwood Blues is a fictional character from the film 'The Blues Brothers', known for his musical adventures.
Elwood P. Dowd is a character in the play 'Harvey', recognized for his friendship with an invisible rabbit.
Fictional characters named Elwood
Elwood Blues is a character from 'The Blues Brothers' known for his iconic music and comedic escapades.
Elwood P. Dowd is the protagonist in 'Harvey', who believes in the existence of an invisible rabbit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elwood was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elwood has ranked as high as #447 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Elwood has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elwood (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 23 |
| 1881 | 29 |
| 1882 | 29 |
| 1883 | 24 |
| 1884 | 26 |
| 1885 | 28 |
| 1886 | 31 |
| 1887 | 24 |
| 1888 | 31 |
| 1889 | 29 |
| 1890 | 24 |
| 1891 | 34 |
| 1892 | 40 |
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 33 |
| 1895 | 43 |
| 1896 | 35 |
| 1897 | 49 |
| 1898 | 35 |
| 1899 | 34 |
| 1900 | 51 |
| 1901 | 48 |
| 1902 | 33 |
| 1903 | 58 |
| 1904 | 52 |
| 1905 | 36 |
| 1906 | 49 |
| 1907 | 52 |
| 1908 | 59 |
| 1909 | 66 |
| 1910 | 93 |
| 1911 | 114 |
| 1912 | 262 |
| 1913 | 322 |
| 1914 | 373 |
| 1915 | 529 |
| 1916 | 526 |
| 1917 | 528 |
| 1918 | 572 |
| 1919 | 589 |
| 1920 | 586 |
| 1921 | 613 |
| 1922 | 592 |
| 1923 | 566 |
| 1924 | 606 |
| 1925 | 571 |
| 1926 | 542 |
| 1927 | 534 |
| 1928 | 479 |
| 1929 | 405 |
| 1930 | 462 |
| 1931 | 422 |
| 1932 | 375 |
| 1933 | 385 |
| 1934 | 375 |
| 1935 | 314 |
| 1936 | 299 |
| 1937 | 326 |
| 1938 | 315 |
| 1939 | 280 |
| 1940 | 288 |
| 1941 | 303 |
| 1942 | 285 |
| 1943 | 287 |
| 1944 | 253 |
| 1945 | 223 |
| 1946 | 239 |
| 1947 | 270 |
| 1948 | 239 |
| 1949 | 206 |
| 1950 | 179 |
| 1951 | 208 |
| 1952 | 194 |
| 1953 | 164 |
| 1954 | 192 |
| 1955 | 157 |
| 1956 | 153 |
| 1957 | 144 |
| 1958 | 131 |
| 1959 | 120 |
| 1960 | 119 |
| 1961 | 104 |
| 1962 | 108 |
| 1963 | 93 |
| 1964 | 103 |
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1966 | 77 |
| 1967 | 69 |
| 1968 | 66 |
| 1969 | 65 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 43 |
| 1973 | 50 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 69 |