Elwin
Every Elwin since 1882 — 5,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elwin
Elwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,907 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 5,181 American babies have been named Elwin. Its peak came in 1926, when 150 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elwin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 20 | #4,907 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,021 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,270 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,242 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,061 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,640 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,850 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,166 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,134 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,717 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,309 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,752 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,331 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,235 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,349 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,008 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,588 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,891 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,328 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,877 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,210 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,959 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,459 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,622 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,483 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,141 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,103 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,476 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,951 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,011 |
| 1960 | — | — | 29 | #1,494 |
| 1955 | — | — | 45 | #1,108 |
| 1950 | — | — | 64 | #856 |
| 1945 | — | — | 68 | #745 |
| 1940 | — | — | 64 | #775 |
| 1935 | — | — | 79 | #670 |
| 1930 | — | — | 88 | #665 |
| 1925 | — | — | 129 | #540 |
| 1920 | — | — | 129 | #540 |
| 1915 | — | — | 124 | #498 |
| 1910 | — | — | 16 | #763 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #945 |
| 1900 | — | — | 10 | #859 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #816 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,050 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elwin
- Elwin Bruno Christoffel Mathematician · 1829–1900
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elwin in 2025?
Elwin ranked #4,907 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elwin?
5,181 babies have been named Elwin in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elwin most popular?
Elwin peaked in 1926, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Elwin a boy or girl name?
Elwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elwin rising or falling?
Elwin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elwin?
Well-known people named Elwin include Elwin Bruno Christoffel (mathematician).