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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elwin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elway|Elwood
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Elwin

EL-win · 2 syllables

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#6539
↑↑ Surging
#6539
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#5267 in 2022
5yr change
+475 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6539 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Elwin

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6539

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+475 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Old EnglishGermanicClassic2-syllableVintageBoy-leaningFriendlyVintage-formalUnderused
Character
wise leadershipnoble charactersteadfast loyaltygentle strength
STRONG
High confidence

Elwin is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6539 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +475 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6539 · very rare
Elwin at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English elements meaning 'old' and 'friend,' suggesting a wise or noble companion.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#5267 in 2022
5yr change:+475 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Elwin Harris
Athlete
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elwin · Overview
Summary

Elwin is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6539 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elwin scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 475 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Elwin carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Elwin is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
elwin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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