Total births
18
Girls' name · since 1921
Elbira
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Elbira, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1921–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Elbira sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 18 recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elbira has been recorded 18 times among girls since 1921, 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 1921 to 1930.
- 18 total births
- 1921–1930 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 girls have been named Elbira since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1930.
- 18
- total births
- 1921–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Elbira was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
7 babies were named Elbira in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Elbira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elbira's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elbira at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Elbira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1930
- Peak year (1930)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Elbira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elbira's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Elbira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (61% of all-time use).
Elbira by state
Where Elbira concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 55.6% |
Texas share of Elbira's total US births 55.6%
10 of 18 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elbira? ▼
Elbira has been given to 18 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1930. 7 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Elbira most popular? ▼
Elbira was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Elbira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elbira are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Elbira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elbira since 1921 -- 10 years through the most recent 1930 data.
What names are similar to Elbira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elba, Elberta, Elbony, Elbert, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elbira's data
- Elbira's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Elbiras (10 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 Elbira
Nearby Names Like Elbira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elbira
Elba Girl
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Elberta Girl
1,750 births
Elbony Girl
189 births
Elbert Girl
97 births
Elbia Girl
63 births
Compare Elbira side by side: Elbira vs Elba Elbira vs Elberta Elbira vs Elbony
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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, 1921–1930 (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. "Elbira: Baby Name Since 1921 - 18 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elbira. 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 Elbira 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.