Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1923
Elwell
22 babies named Elwell in U.S. Social Security records since 1923, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1923–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Elwell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 1923.
Social Security Administration records show Elwell recorded 22 times among boys since 1923, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1932.
- 22 total births
- 1923–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Elwell since 1923, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 22
- total births
- 1923–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Elwell was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
7 babies were named Elwell in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Elwell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elwell splits its recorded history at 1926: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elwell at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Elwell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1932
- Peak year (1923)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Elwell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elwell's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Elwell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (77% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elwell? ▼
22 babies have been named Elwell since 1923. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1923 with 7 births.
When was Elwell most popular? ▼
Elwell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Elwell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elwell since 1923 -- 10 years through the most recent 1932 data.
What names are similar to Elwell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elwood, Elwin, Elwyn, Elward, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Elwell's data
- Elwell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Elwell
Nearby Names Like Elwell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elwell
Elwood Boy
#2099 20,786 births
Elwin Boy
#6484 5,176 births
Elwyn Boy
#7793 3,231 births
Elward Boy
306 births
Elway Boy
39 births
Compare Elwell side by side: Elwell vs Elwood Elwell vs Elwin Elwell 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, 1923–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elwell: Baby Name Since 1923 - 22 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elwell. 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 Elwell 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.