Elworth
A boy's name of Old English origin with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Elworth is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
Appearing in records from 1921 to 1957, Elworth has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
Elworth is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elworth is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a surname-style name from the place name Ellworth or Elsworth, meaning 'Elli's enclosure' or 'the homestead of Eli' — from the Old English personal name Eli and worð, 'enclosure' or 'homestead.' Several villages in England carry this name.
Elworth follows the English tradition of place names and surnames becoming given names in America, alongside names like Elsworth, Ellsworth, and Elwood. It has a sturdy, aristocratic quality — the kind of name that sounds like it belongs on a family crest. Uncommon as a first name today, which makes it feel quietly distinguished.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Elworth is rooted in the Old English tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1921 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Elworth’s rarity (26 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elworth has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 21 | — |
The Story of Elworth
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Elworth is a name steeped in history. Boys named Elworth are most likely born between 1921 and 1932.
How rare is Elworth?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elworth is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 21 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1921–1957)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 | #4155 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4404 |
| 1924 | 5 | #4542 |
| 1922 | 6 | #3990 |
| 1921 | 5 | #4543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1957