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Elwood

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Elwood was most popular in 1921, when 625 American babies were given the name — ranking #476 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,080, with 81 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 20,839 people named Elwood.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#476
Births that year625
Total since 188020,839

Elwood over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Elwood’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org