Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1916
Elvada
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Elvada, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1916–1929
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Elvada is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 15 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Elvada recorded 15 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1929.
- 15 total births
- 1916–1929 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Elvada since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1929.
- 15
- total births
- 1916–1929
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Elvada was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
5 babies were named Elvada in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Elvada's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elvada's SSA record in two at 1918 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded.
Elvada at a glance
Last recorded 1929Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Elvada popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1929
- Peak year (1916)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Elvada by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Elvada's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Elvada births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elvada? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 15 babies named Elvada. The most recent recorded year was 1929. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 5 births.
When was Elvada most popular? ▼
Elvada was most popular in the 1910s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Elvada been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elvada since 1916 -- 14 years through the most recent 1929 data.
What names are similar to Elvada? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elva, Elvira, Elvia, Elvera, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elvada's data
- Elvada's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Elvada
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elvada
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Elvia Girl
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Elvera Girl
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Elvie 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, 1916–1929 (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. "Elvada: Baby Name Since 1916 - 15 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elvada. 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 Elvada 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.