Alva
Peaked at #162 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Alva has been recorded 44% of the time for girls and 56% of the time for boys.
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Alva — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#334
in 1896
Current rank
#4465
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Alva reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #334 nationally with 76 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9007 (2014) to #4465 (2024) — a 50% improvement.
As of 2024, Alva ranks #4465 nationally for girls, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,465 | 31 |
| 2023 | #5,255 | 24 |
| 2022 | #4,676 | 29 |
| 2021 | #4,619 | 29 |
| 2020 | #3,614 | 41 |
| 2019 | #4,349 | 32 |
| 2018 | #4,775 | 28 |
| 2017 | #5,834 | 21 |
Alva — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#162
in 1882
Current rank
#8991
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Alva reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #162 nationally with 85 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10777 (2014) to #8991 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Alva ranks #8991 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,991 | 8 |
| 2023 | #7,771 | 10 |
| 2022 | #7,785 | 10 |
| 2021 | #12,232 | 5 |
| 2020 | #7,521 | 10 |
| 2019 | #12,230 | 5 |
| 2018 | #7,646 | 10 |
| 2017 | #6,349 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alva most popular?
Alva was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #162 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alva becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alva?
At least 20,130 babies have been recorded with the name Alva in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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