Feminine dossier · first seen 1920
Elwanda
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
98
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1920Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Elwanda
How many people are named Elwanda?
Based on SSA birth records through 1977, an estimated 372 Americans born with the name Elwanda may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1977.
How rare is Elwanda?
Elwanda has not appeared in SSA records since 1977. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Elwanda?
The median age of a living American named Elwanda is approximately 79 years, with most bearers falling between 70 and 86 years old.
Is Elwanda still popular?
No. Elwanda is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1977.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,272