Alva
boy name#10695 in 2025Alva entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #161 in 1882, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#10695
rank today
#161
peak (1882)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #195 |
| 1890s | #203 |
| 1900s | #267 |
| 1910s | #329 |
| 1920s | #372 |
| 1930s | #439 |
| 1940s | #574 |
| 1950s | #875 |
| 1960s | #1113 |
| 1970s | #1741 |
| 1980s | #3161 |
| 1990s | #5480 |
| 2000s | #9099 |
| 2010s | #9272 |
| 2020s | #9139 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Alva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alva alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alva in 2025?
- Alva ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alva most popular?
- Alva peaked in 1882, reaching #161 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alva with classmates?
- Alva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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