Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1921
Elworth
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Elworth, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1921–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Elworth sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 26 recorded since 1921.
Elworth has 26 recorded births among boys since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1957.
- 26 total births
- 1921–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Elworth since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 26
- total births
- 1921–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Elworth was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
6 babies were named Elworth in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Elworth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elworth splits its recorded history at 1924: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elworth at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Elworth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1957
- Peak year (1922)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Elworth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elworth's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Elworth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (81% of all-time use).
Elworth by state
Where Elworth concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 19.2% |
North Carolina share of Elworth's total US births 19.2%
5 of 26 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elworth? ▼
Elworth has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1957. 6 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Elworth most popular? ▼
Elworth was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Elworth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elworth are North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Elworth been used? ▼
Elworth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 37 years of data through 1957.
What names are similar to Elworth? ▼
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 Elworth's data
- Elworth's decade-level peak was the 1920s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Elworths (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Elworth
Nearby Names Like Elworth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elworth
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 Elworth side by side: Elworth vs Elwood Elworth vs Elwin Elworth vs Elwyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1921–1957 (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. "Elworth: Baby Name Since 1921 - 26 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elworth. 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 Elworth 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 June 2026.