boy's name
Cromwell
KROM-wel (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 34
Cromwell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cromwell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Cromwell?
In 1971, Cromwell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cromwell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cromwell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cromwell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cromwell
- English KROM-wel
Sibling Names for Cromwell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cromwell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cromwell
How popular is the name Cromwell?
In 1971, Cromwell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cromwell a girl's or a boy's name?
Cromwell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cromwell?
Cromwell has 2 syllables.
When was Cromwell most popular?
Cromwell peaked in 1918, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.