Elva
boy nameElva entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #779 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#779
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #882 |
| 1890s | #1016 |
| 1900s | #1077 |
| 1910s | #1746 |
| 1920s | #1678 |
| 1930s | #1808 |
| 1940s | #2340 |
| 1950s | #3258 |
| 1960s | #3460 |
| 1970s | #4724 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Elva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elva alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elva in 2025?
- Elva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Elva most popular?
- Elva peaked in 1901, reaching #779 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elva with classmates?
- Elva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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