boy's name
Elward
EL-werd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 306
Elward is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1959 it was given to 7 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 1923, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elward Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 19 |
How Popular Is Elward?
In 1959, Elward was given to 7 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 Elward
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elward Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elward over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elward
- English EL-werd
Sibling Names for Elward
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elward — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elward
How popular is the name Elward?
In 1959, Elward was given to 7 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 Elward a girl's or a boy's name?
Elward is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elward?
Elward has 2 syllables.
When was Elward most popular?
Elward peaked in 1923, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.