Total births
891
Girls' name · since 1883
Alverda
891 babies named Alverda in U.S. Social Security records since 1883, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 891
- total births
- 1883–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Alverda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 891 have been recorded since 1883.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alverda has been recorded 891 times among girls since 1883, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1950.
- 891 total births
- 1883–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
891 girls have been named Alverda since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 891
- total births
- 1883–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Alverda was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
37 babies were named Alverda in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Alverda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alverda splits its recorded history at 1919: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alverda at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Alverda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1950
- Peak year (1922)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Alverda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Alverda's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Alverda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 26
1880s
26 births
- 1890s 67
1890s
67 births
- 1900s
1900s
115 births
- 1910s
1910s
224 births
- 1920s
1920s
273 births
- 1930s
1930s
117 births
- 1940s 64
1940s
64 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 273 births (31% of all-time use).
How Alverda 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 Alverda's total volume
Alverda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alverda by state
Where Alverda concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 247 | 27.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 12 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Alverda's total US births 27.7%
Even split
247 of 891 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alverda? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 891 babies named Alverda. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 37 births.
When was Alverda most popular? ▼
Alverda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Alverda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alverda are Pennsylvania (247 births), Ohio (12 births).
How long has the name Alverda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alverda since 1883 -- 68 years through the most recent 1950 data.
What names are similar to Alverda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alvina, Alva, Alvera, Alverta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alverda's data
- Alverda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (273 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Alverdas (247 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Alverda
Nearby Names Like Alverda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alverda
Alvina Girl
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Alva Girl
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Alvera Girl
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Alverta Girl
2,441 births
Alvena Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1883–1950 (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. "Alverda: Baby Name Since 1883 - 891 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alverda. 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 Alverda 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 July 2026.