Ewell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Ewell originates from Old English, meaning 'river spring.' It has evolved through various forms over time, reflecting its linguistic heritage. The name conveys traits of nature and tranquility associated with water sources. It holds no biblical relevance and was popularized in the 19th century, though it remains relatively uncommon today.

The name Ewell is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ewell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Ewell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 913th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1210th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1894th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3806th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8441st out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Ewell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ewell"

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Pronunciation

/ˈjuːəl/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Ewell is derived from the Old English term 'ēa' meaning 'river' and 'wella' meaning 'spring' or 'stream'. Thus, it refers to a 'river spring' or 'stream by a river'.

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Meaning

river spring

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Language Evolution

Ewell (Modern English), Ewelle (Middle English), Ewella (Old English)

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Historical Usage

Ewell has been used as a place name and surname since the early medieval period in England. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ewell, Ewelle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Ewell is not a very common name today, but it is often associated with quaintness and historical significance due to its roots.

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Famous People

Ewell Blackwell (Major League Baseball player), Ewell Gibbons (American naturalist and author)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ewell"

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 "Ewell"

"Ewell" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 913th of 7545 897
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1210th of 6773 587
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1894th of 7552 330
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3806th of 10718 118
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 12845th of 16616 15
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 8441st of 9107 7

Regional Popularity of "Ewell" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
83.05%
1176th/1416
- 25.15%
595th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 38.67%
910th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 60.57%
1728th/2853
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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 "Ewell" 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 "Ewell"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ewell" 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.