Total births
2,515
Girls' name · since 1891
Alvera
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 2,515 babies named Alvera, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,515
- total births
- 1891–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Alvera sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,515 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Alvera recorded 2,515 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2008.
- 2,515 total births
- 1891–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,515 girls have been named Alvera since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 2,515
- total births
- 1891–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Alvera was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
113 babies were named Alvera in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Alvera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alvera splits its recorded history at 1936: 23% of all births land in the more recent half, 77% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1891 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 113 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alvera at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Alvera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2008
- Peak year (1918)
- 113
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Alvera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Alvera's strongest decade.
854 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Alvera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 126
1900s
126 births
- 1910s
1910s
666 births
- 1920s
1920s
854 births
- 1930s
1930s
371 births
- 1940s 210
1940s
210 births
- 1950s 154
1950s
154 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 854 births (34% of all-time use).
How Alvera compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alvera's total volume
Alvera vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alvera by state
Where Alvera concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 186 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 159 | 6.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 105 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 97 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 92 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 86 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 52 | 2.1% |
| #8 | California | | 43 | 1.7% |
Illinois share of Alvera's total US births 7.4%
Even split
186 of 2,515 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Alvera appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alvera? ▼
2,515 babies have been named Alvera since 1891. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1918 with 113 births.
When was Alvera most popular? ▼
Alvera was most popular in the 1920s decade with 854 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Alvera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alvera are Illinois (186 births), Pennsylvania (159 births), New York (105 births).
How long has the name Alvera been used? ▼
Records for Alvera go back to 1891, giving 118 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Alvera? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alvina, Alva, Alverta, Alvena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alvera's data
- Alvera's decade-level peak was the 1920s (854 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Alveras (186 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alvera
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alvera
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alvera: Baby Name Since 1891 - 2,515 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alvera. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alvera draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.