NAME PROFILE
Elwin
Elwin is an Old English name meaning 'noble friend.' It conveys a sense of loyalty and companionship, suggesting someone who is not only valued but also brings a sense of honor to their relationships.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,181 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1923 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 32%MI — 26%NE — 15%ME — 15%VT — 14%
Notable People
Elwin Brooks Sargent (American mathematician, known for contributions to topology) · Elwin R. W. Pritchard (British botanist known for work on plant taxonomy) · Elwin McGowan (Canadian politician) · Elwin H. H. Lee (American computer scientist) · Elwin C. M. Hu (American physicist)
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