Ellwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ellwood is an Old English name meaning 'foreigner's wood', originating from the elements 'aell' and 'wudu'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Aellwudu and Ellwud. The name does not have a biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages. Today, it is viewed as a traditional name with a rustic charm. Notable people with this name include Ellwood P. Cubberley and Ellwood H. Stowell.
The name Ellwood is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ellwood has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Ellwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 826th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1301st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2177th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6435th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ellwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ellwood"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛl.wʊd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ellwood is derived from the Old English elements 'aell', meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger', and 'wudu', meaning 'wood'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'from the foreign woods'.
Meaning
foreigner's wood
Language Evolution
Aellwudu, Ellwud, Ellwood
Historical Usage
Ellwood gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and was commonly used as a surname before becoming a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Elwood, Ellwod
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ellwood is considered a traditional and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a rustic charm.
Famous People
Ellwood P. Cubberley, American educator, Ellwood H. Stowell, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ellwood"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ellwood"
"Ellwood" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 826th of 7545 | 1,075 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1301st of 6773 | 507 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2177th of 7552 | 265 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6435th of 10718 | 35 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Ellwood" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.25% 754th/1416 |
31.54% 435th/1379 |
47.63% 1127th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
40.62% 632nd/1556 |
61.62% 1450th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
42.35% 1029th/2430 |
63.27% 1805th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ellwood" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ellwood"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ellwood" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.