Elwood is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4473 in 1998 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 81 births ranking #1921. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.8%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 127,421 boys born was named Elwood. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.