Total births
649
Girls' name · since 1885
Belvia
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 649 babies named Belvia, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 649
- total births
- 1885–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Belvia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 649 have been recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Belvia has been recorded 649 times among girls since 1885, 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 1885 to 1969.
- 649 total births
- 1885–1969 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
649 girls have been named Belvia since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1969.
- 649
- total births
- 1885–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Belvia was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
21 babies were named Belvia in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Belvia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Belvia's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Belvia at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Belvia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1969
- Peak year (1917)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Belvia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Belvia's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Belvia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
99 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
117 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s
1950s
110 births
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 118 births (18% of all-time use).
How Belvia 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 Belvia's total volume
Belvia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Belvia by state
Where Belvia concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Belvia's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Belvia? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 649 babies named Belvia. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 21 births.
When was Belvia most popular? ▼
Belvia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Belvia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Belvia are Texas (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Belvia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Belvia since 1885 -- 85 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Belvia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bella, Belinda, Belle, Belen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Belvia's data
- Belvia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Belvias (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Belvia
Nearby Names Like Belvia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Belvia
Bella Girl
#109 83,721 births
Belinda Girl
#1722 72,960 births
Belle Girl
#1004 19,227 births
Belen Girl
#671 12,287 births
Belva Girl
7,960 births
Compare Belvia side by side: Belvia vs Bella Belvia vs Belinda Belvia vs Belle
Related Names
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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, 1885–1969 (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. "Belvia: Baby Name Since 1885 - 649 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/belvia. 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 Belvia 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.