Elwood is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3107 in 2014 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 81 births ranking #1921. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.8%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 53,346 boys born was named Elwood. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.