Holding steady.
Popularity of Ewald since 1884
Babies named Ewald per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ewald's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 |
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 46 |
| 1910s | 360 |
| 1920s | 254 |
| 1930s | 142 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ewald is a rare German name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1902, the year it reached its highest recorded usage, but even then it remained scarce. The name has a stable trajectory, with occasional births in recent decades but no resurgence. Because it has not ranked, its 1-in-N figure is unavailable. Ewald carries a strong, historical Old German etymology meaning 'law power' and is associated with two early English saints. It remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with deep Germanic roots.
Ewald derives from the Old High German elements 'ewa' (law, custom) and 'wald' (power, rule). It was a name borne by two 7th-century English saints known as the Ewalds, who were missionaries in Germany. The name has been in occasional use in German-speaking regions ever since, though it never attained widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Ewald
Names that share Ewald's style, for a brother or sister.
