Elwyn
Every Elwyn since 1893 — 3,336 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elwyn
Elwyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,563 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 3,336 American babies have been named Elwyn. Its peak came in 1924, when 104 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 Elwyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elwyn 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 | 5 | #15,587 | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,887 | 23 | #4,498 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,088 | 7 | #10,119 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,581 | 14 | #6,114 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,308 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,449 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,126 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,456 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,237 | 6 | #11,086 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,348 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,248 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,983 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,872 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,522 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,214 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,634 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,462 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,526 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,556 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,972 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,686 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,157 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,382 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,582 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,020 |
| 1940 | — | — | 41 | #1,011 |
| 1935 | — | — | 57 | #823 |
| 1930 | — | — | 77 | #714 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,206 | 94 | #660 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,107 | 93 | #663 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,493 | 73 | #680 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,064 |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,293 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #912 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elwyn
- Elwyn Berlekamp Mathematician · 1940–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elwyn in 2025?
Elwyn ranked #6,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elwyn?
3,336 babies have been named Elwyn in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elwyn most popular?
Elwyn peaked in 1924, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Elwyn a boy or girl name?
Elwyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elwyn rising or falling?
Elwyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elwyn?
Well-known people named Elwyn include Elwyn Berlekamp (mathematician).