When was the name Elwin most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Elwin peaked in the 1920s.

What are names similar to Elwin?

Names similar to Elwin in origin and style include Edwin, Franklin, Warren, Tarquin, Dalton.

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Elwin

Q: What does the name Elwin mean?

Elwin is a boy name of English origin: from Old English aelf and wine, elf friend, a variant of Alvin; related Aethelwine forms give the reading noble friend.

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

1920s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

from Old English aelf and wine, elf friend, a variant of Alvin; related Aethelwine forms give the reading noble friend

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Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1920s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Elwin peaked in the 1920s.

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Popularity in Brazil

20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 27

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Elwin

Edwin Franklin Warren Tarquin Dalton Tyson

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