Total births
306
Boys' name · since 1912
Elward
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 306 babies named Elward, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 306
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Elward is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 306 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elward has been recorded 306 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1959.
- 306 total births
- 1912–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
306 boys have been named Elward since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 306
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Elward was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
16 babies were named Elward in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Elward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elward's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elward at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Elward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1959
- Peak year (1923)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Elward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elward's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Elward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
62 births
- 1920s
1920s
111 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 111 births (36% of all-time use).
Elward by state
Where Elward concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.6% |
Louisiana share of Elward's total US births 1.6%
5 of 306 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elward? ▼
Elward has been given to 306 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1959. 16 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Elward most popular? ▼
Elward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Elward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elward are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Elward been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elward since 1912 -- 48 years through the most recent 1959 data.
What names are similar to Elward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elwood, Elwin, Elwyn, Elway, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elward's data
- Elward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Elwards (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elward
Nearby Names Like Elward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elward
Elwood Boy
#2099 20,786 births
Elwin Boy
#6484 5,176 births
Elwyn Boy
#7793 3,231 births
Elway Boy
39 births
Elworth Boy
26 births
Compare Elward side by side: Elward vs Elwood Elward vs Elwin Elward vs Elwyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elward: Baby Name Since 1912 - 306 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elward. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elward draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.