NAME PROFILE
Ewell
Ewell is of English origin, meaning 'from the yew tree spring.' It reflects a connection to nature and has a serene, grounded quality. The name evokes images of tranquility and strength, much like the sturdy yew tree itself.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,058 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1959 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KY — 29%TX — 28%AR — 18%TN — 14%AL — 11%
Notable People
Ewell Brown (Professional American football player) · Ewell Gibbons (Naturalist and author) · Ewell Smith (Former American politician) · Ewell L. Smith (American businessman) · Ewell McCauley (American musician)
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