Holding steady.
Popularity of Euel since 1895
Babies named Euel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Euel's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 164 |
| 1920s | 234 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Euel is a rare masculine name that had a small spike in the early 1900s, with a peak in 1901, but has since become virtually unused. Despite its obscurity, Euel has a simple, vintage feel reminiscent of other short 'E' names from that era. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it may be linked to the English surname Ewell, meaning 'spring' or 'stream,' or possibly a variant of the biblical Euele. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage since the mid-20th century, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists. For parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a historical footnote, Euel offers a distinct choice without modern baggage.
Euel is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the surname Ewell, which derives from Old English 'æwell' meaning 'spring' or 'stream.' Alternatively, it could be a short form of the name Euele, itself a variant of the biblical name Euel from the New Testament. The name saw very limited use in the United States in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1901.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ewell, Euele
Sibling names for Euel
Names that share Euel's style, for a brother or sister.
