Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1915
Elveda
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Elveda, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1915–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
51 girls have been named Elveda since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elveda has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1915, 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 1915 to 1940.
- 51 total births
- 1915–1940 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Elveda since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1940.
- 51
- total births
- 1915–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Elveda was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
8 babies were named Elveda in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Elveda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elveda's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elveda at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Elveda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1940
- Peak year (1924)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Elveda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elveda's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Elveda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
33 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 33 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elveda? ▼
51 babies have been named Elveda since 1915. It was last recorded in 1940. The peak year was 1924 with 8 births.
When was Elveda most popular? ▼
Elveda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
How long has the name Elveda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elveda since 1915 -- 26 years through the most recent 1940 data.
What names are similar to Elveda? ▼
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 Elveda's data
- Elveda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (33 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Elveda
Nearby Names Like Elveda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elveda
Elva Girl
#3639 31,697 births
Elvira Girl
#2248 27,234 births
Elvia Girl
#3577 7,680 births
Elvera Girl
5,200 births
Elvie Girl
#4209 2,704 births
Compare Elveda side by side: Elveda vs Elva Elveda vs Elvira Elveda vs Elvia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–1940 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elveda: Baby Name Since 1915 - 51 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elveda. 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 Elveda 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.