Feminine dossier · first seen 1920

Elwanda

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
98
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Elwanda

How many people are named Elwanda?

Based on SSA birth records through 1977, an estimated 235 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 75 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 81 years old.

Is Elwanda still popular?

No. Elwanda is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1977.

Where is Elwanda most common?

Elwanda has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 13.0× more often than the national baseline.

1920Peak 19212025
peak 1921 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,272