girl's name
Elwanda
el-WAHN-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,272
Elwanda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 6 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 1921, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elwanda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 499 |
| 1930s | 332 |
| 1940s | 253 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 17 |
How Popular Is Elwanda?
In 1977, Elwanda was given to 6 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 Elwanda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elwanda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elwanda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elwanda
- English el-WAHN-duh
Sibling Names for Elwanda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elwanda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elwanda
How popular is the name Elwanda?
In 1977, Elwanda was given to 6 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 Elwanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Elwanda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elwanda?
Elwanda has 3 syllables.
When was Elwanda most popular?
Elwanda peaked in 1921, when 98 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.