Nelva
girl nameNelva entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1039 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1039
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1900s | #1512 |
| 1910s | #1994 |
| 1920s | #1827 |
| 1930s | #1285 |
| 1940s | #1990 |
| 1950s | #3299 |
| 1960s | #5225 |
| 1970s | #7693 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Nelva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelva alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelva in 2025?
- Nelva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelva most popular?
- Nelva peaked in 1935, reaching #1039 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelva with classmates?
- Nelva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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