Total births
5,200
Girls' name · since 1887
Elvera
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 5,200 babies named Elvera, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,200
- total births
- 1887–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Elvera is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 5,200 have been recorded since 1887.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elvera has been recorded 5,200 times among girls since 1887, 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 1887 to 2022.
- 5,200 total births
- 1887–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,200 girls have been named Elvera since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 5,200
- total births
- 1887–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Elvera was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
219 babies were named Elvera in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Elvera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elvera splits its recorded history at 1936: 20% of all births land in the more recent half, 80% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 219 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elvera at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Elvera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2022
- Peak year (1921)
- 219
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Elvera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elvera's strongest decade.
1,748 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Elvera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 111
1890s
111 births
- 1900s 326
1900s
326 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,432 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,748 births
- 1930s
1930s
780 births
- 1940s 375
1940s
375 births
- 1950s 229
1950s
229 births
- 1960s 110
1960s
110 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,748 births (34% of all-time use).
How Elvera 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 Elvera's total volume
Elvera vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elvera by state
Where Elvera concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 379 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 343 | 6.6% |
| #3 | California | | 336 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 316 | 6.1% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 280 | 5.4% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 177 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 157 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 129 | 2.5% |
New York share of Elvera's total US births 7.3%
Even split
379 of 5,200 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Elvera appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elvera? ▼
5,200 babies have been named Elvera since 1887. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1921 with 219 births.
When was Elvera most popular? ▼
Elvera was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,748 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Elvera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elvera are New York (379 births), Illinois (343 births), California (336 births).
How long has the name Elvera been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elvera since 1887 -- 136 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Elvera? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elva, Elvira, Elvia, Elvie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elvera's data
- Elvera's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,748 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Elveras (379 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Elvera
Nearby Names Like Elvera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elvera
Elva Girl
#3639 31,697 births
Elvira Girl
#2248 27,234 births
Elvia Girl
#3577 7,680 births
Elvie Girl
#4209 2,704 births
Elvina Girl
#8960 2,605 births
Compare Elvera side by side: Elvera vs Elva Elvera vs Elvira Elvera vs Elvia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1887–2022 (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. "Elvera: Baby Name Since 1887 - 5,200 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elvera. 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 Elvera 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 June 2026.