Elva
Peaked at #161 nationally in 1901, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elva has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Elva — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#161
in 1901
Current rank
#3703
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Elva reached its peak popularity for girls in 1901, ranking #161 nationally with 283 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3606 (2014) to #3703 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Elva ranks #3703 nationally for girls, with 41 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,703 | 41 |
| 2023 | #3,925 | 38 |
| 2022 | #3,722 | 41 |
| 2021 | #4,120 | 35 |
| 2020 | #3,413 | 45 |
| 2019 | #3,184 | 50 |
| 2018 | #3,261 | 49 |
| 2017 | #3,316 | 48 |
Elva — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#794
in 1901
Last ranked
#6577
in 1981
Years tracked
69
1882–1981
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Elva reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #794 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Elva hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1981, when it stood at #6577.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #6,577 | 5 |
| 1970 | #4,929 | 5 |
| 1964 | #2,918 | 9 |
| 1961 | #4,246 | 5 |
| 1959 | #4,167 | 5 |
| 1958 | #4,119 | 5 |
| 1957 | #2,702 | 10 |
| 1956 | #3,300 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elva most popular?
Elva was most popular in 1901, when it ranked #161 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elva becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elva?
At least 32,471 babies have been recorded with the name Elva in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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