Ellwood
Ellwood is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Elder tree forest or wooden area.
Origin and history
Ellwood is a traditional English habitational name derived from Old English words referring to an elder tree forest or wooden area. Historically used as a surname and later adopted as a given name, it had moderate usage in the early 20th century in the United States. Today, it is an uncommon vintage choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,979 babies in the United States have been named Ellwood since 1880. It ranks #2891 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- PA (66.9 %)
- MD (19.2 %)
- NY (3.6 %)
- MI (2.1 %)
- OH (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 482 |
| 1920-1930 | 612 |
| 1930-1940 | 281 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 133 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Ellwood
- Ellwood Mead: Engineer, Politician
Nicknames
El, Woody
Fun facts
- Ellwood originated as an English locational surname denoting someone living near an elder tree wood.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.