Elwin

Elwin - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Elwin at a glance

Elwin is ranked #3799 among boy baby names in 2005, with 5 births in 2005. It peaked in 1914 at #472 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 2005
#3799
Births in 2005
5
Peak year
1914 (#472)
First appeared
1912
Popularity
1 in 355,335 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (4 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Elwin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #685. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elwin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elwin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elwin. The baby boy name Elwin was given to 5 baby boys in 2005, ranking #3799 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 355,335 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elwin peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 472.



Famous with this name

Elwin
Christelle Elwin
Kesia Elwin


How would you rate Elwin, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (4 recent votes)


Elwin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elwin is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,530 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,530.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elwin is where you live.


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Elwin origin and meaning

Elwin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Elwin, pop culture references for the name Elwin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elwin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elwin, sorted by popularity.

Elian / Elmo / Eliam / Elan / Elon / Elam / Elwyn / Eleno / Elyon / Elyan /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20053799
19913197
19893103
19872330
19671598
19601435
19561631
19551213
19541128
19531417
19521307
1950943
19491242
1948939
19471495
19461561
1945821
19441168
1943981
19421052
1941915
19401300
1939955
1938762
19371292
1936870
1935928
1934781
19331044
1932612
1931620
1930788
1929628
1928620
1927696
1926550
1925611
1924547
1923510
1922573
1921533
1920550
1919702
1918594
1917618
1916599
1915549
1914472
1913661
1912685

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2530

Even more about Elwin


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elwin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elwin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1914
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Elwin
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 355,335
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
2005 births +5

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