Elwell
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,467 in 1923
0 babies were named Elwell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elwell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryElwell first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #3,467.
About the name Elwell
Elwell is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Elwell for boys from 1923 to 1932, in 4 of those 10 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #3,467 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1932, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Elwell
What is the origin of the name Elwell?
Elwell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Elwell a boy or girl name?
Elwell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elwell?
Elwell is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1932. It peaked at #3,467 in 1923.