Total births
2,051
Boys' name · since 1882
Ewell
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 2,051 babies named Ewell, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,051
- total births
- 1882–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Ewell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 2,051 have been recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Ewell recorded 2,051 times among boys since 1882, 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 1882 to 1982.
- 2,051 total births
- 1882–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,051 boys have been named Ewell since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 2,051
- total births
- 1882–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Ewell was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
71 babies were named Ewell in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Ewell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ewell splits its recorded history at 1932: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1882 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 71 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ewell at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Ewell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1982
- Peak year (1919)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Ewell popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1919 (Ewell as girls' name)
Ewell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ewell's strongest decade.
521 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Ewell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 35
1880s
35 births
- 1890s 58
1890s
58 births
- 1900s 99
1900s
99 births
- 1910s
1910s
386 births
- 1920s
1920s
521 births
- 1930s
1930s
348 births
- 1940s
1940s
235 births
- 1950s 180
1950s
180 births
- 1960s 114
1960s
114 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 521 births (25% of all-time use).
How Ewell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ewell's total volume
Ewell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ewell by state
Where Ewell concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 169 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 162 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 112 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 73 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 65 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 52 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 25 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Ewell's total US births 8.2%
Even split
169 of 2,051 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Ewell appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ewell? ▼
2,051 babies have been named Ewell since 1882. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1919 with 71 births.
When was Ewell most popular? ▼
Ewell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 521 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Ewell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ewell are Texas (169 births), Kentucky (162 births), Arkansas (112 births).
How long has the name Ewell been used? ▼
Records for Ewell go back to 1882, giving 101 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Ewell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ewen, Ewel, Ewens. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ewell's data
- Ewell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (521 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ewells (169 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ewell
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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, 1882–1982 (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. "Ewell: Baby Name Since 1882 - 2,051 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ewell. 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 Ewell 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.