Elwin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elwin means 'elf friend' or 'friend of the elves'.
Meaning of the Name Elwin
Elwin is a name of Old English origin. It is derived from the elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. The name Elwin can be interpreted to mean 'elf friend' or 'friend of the elves'. In old folklore, elves were considered to be mischievous and magical creatures. The name Elwin has a whimsical and mystical quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Elwin
The popularity for the name Elwin peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 147 births, which ranked number 1,100 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Elwin had the most female births in 1926 with 5, which ranked number 4,851 out of 5,622 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 147, which ranked number 502 out of 4,904 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elwin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 18 births, an increase of 28.57%. Among males, Elwin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 18 births, an increase of 28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elwin
- 20 Year Trend of Elwin: 63.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Elwin: 28.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elwin: 28.57%
Popularity of Elwin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elwin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elwin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elwin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elwin
- Total Births of Elwin: 18 (2.54%)
- Male Births of Elwin: 18 (2.54%)
Given the upward trend of Elwin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.54% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Elwin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.54%.