girls' name · peaked 1991

Elvia

Every Elvia since 1888 — 7,711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#4,689
among girls
Babies in 2025
29
named Elvia
Peak year
1991
153 babies
All-time total
7,711
since 1888

The story of Elvia

Elvia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,689 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1888, 7,711 American babies have been named Elvia. Its peak came in 1991, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elvia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Elvia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 29 #4,689
2024 43 #3,595
2023 43 #3,614
2022 31 #4,506
2021 37 #3,954
2020 33 #4,197
2019 33 #4,277
2018 32 #4,385
2017 27 #4,963
2016 32 #4,457
2015 35 #4,171
2014 39 #3,865
2013 31 #4,560
2012 34 #4,324
2011 33 #4,392
2010 35 #4,223
2009 48 #3,428
2008 53 #3,172
2007 57 #3,064
2006 53 #3,145
2005 67 #2,559
2004 58 #2,783
2003 59 #2,684
2002 51 #2,905
2001 64 #2,444
2000 69 #2,263
1995 98 #1,552
1990 130 #1,259 5 #8,525
1985 148 #1,020
1980 118 #1,151
1975 126 #981
1970 91 #1,228
1965 102 #1,037
1960 99 #1,082
1955 90 #1,064
1950 73 #1,077
1945 46 #1,160
1940 32 #1,321
1935 28 #1,390
1930 32 #1,356
1925 46 #1,141
1920 22 #1,835
1915 21 #1,640
1910 19 #1,008
1905 8 #1,457
1900 9 #1,349
1895 8 #1,223
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Elvia in 2025?

Elvia ranked #4,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Elvia?

7,711 babies have been named Elvia in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Elvia most popular?

Elvia peaked in 1991, when 153 newborns received the name.

Is Elvia a boy or girl name?

Elvia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Elvia rising or falling?

Elvia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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