Ewell
Ewell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lawful spring, river source, or well-spring.
Origin and history
Ewell is an English surname-derived given name originating as a place name meaning 'river source' or 'spring'. It was historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has fallen out of common usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,051 babies in the United States have been named Ewell since 1880. It ranks #2852 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.6 %)
- KY (23.6 %)
- AR (16.3 %)
- TN (10.6 %)
- AL (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 58 |
| 1900-1910 | 99 |
| 1910-1920 | 386 |
| 1920-1930 | 521 |
| 1930-1940 | 348 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 114 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ewell
- Ewell Blackwell: Baseball Player, Pitcher
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from Old English places named Ewell, referring to a spring or the head of a stream.
- It enjoyed modest popularity in the late 19th century in the United States before gradually declining.