Total births
7,680
Girls' name · since 1888
Elvia
Elvia has 7,680 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3577
- among girls today
- 7,680
- born since 1888
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Elvia currently ranks #3577 among girls' names in America, with 7,680 babies recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Elvia recorded 7,680 times among girls since 1888, holding rank #3577 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #3577 among girls today
- 7,680 born since 1888
- 1990s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Elvia is currently the #3577 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 7,680 born since 1888, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3577
- among girls today
- 7,680
- born since 1888
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Elvia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3577
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Elvia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
153 babies were named Elvia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Elvia compares
7,680 Top 10% higher than 90% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Elvia's all-time total is 20x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Elvia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,680 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 153 | 48 | 19,840 |
Elvia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elvia's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 153, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elvia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#3,577
Active since
1888
Elvia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 153
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Elvia popularity over time - boys
31 total births recorded since 1921 (Elvia as boys' name)
Elvia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Elvia's strongest decade.
1,076 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Elvia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 59
1890s
59 births
- 1900s 107
1900s
107 births
- 1910s 247
1910s
247 births
- 1920s 320
1920s
320 births
- 1930s 313
1930s
313 births
- 1940s
1940s
584 births
- 1950s
1950s
863 births
- 1960s
1960s
938 births
- 1970s
1970s
989 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,052 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,076 births
- 2000s
2000s
579 births
- 2010s 331
2010s
331 births
- 2020s 216
2020s
216 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,076 births (14% of all-time use).
How Elvia 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 Elvia's total volume
Elvia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elvia by state
Where Elvia concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 2,366 | 30.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 2,360 | 30.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 199 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 187 | 2.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 57 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 28 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.1% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.1% |
California share of Elvia's total US births 30.8%
Even split
2,366 of 7,680 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Elvia appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elvia? ▼
Since 1888, Social Security records show 7,680 babies named Elvia. Today it holds rank #3577 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 153 births.
When was Elvia most popular? ▼
Elvia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,076 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Elvia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elvia are California (2,366 births), Texas (2,360 births), Illinois (199 births).
How long has the name Elvia been used? ▼
Records for Elvia go back to 1888, giving 138 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Elvia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elva, Elvira, Elvera, Elvie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elvia's data
- Elvia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,076 total births); usage has since declined to 216 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Elvias (2,366 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Elvia
Nearby Names Like Elvia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elvia
Elva Girl
#3639 31,697 births
Elvira Girl
#2248 27,234 births
Elvera Girl
5,200 births
Elvie Girl
#4209 2,704 births
Elvina Girl
#8960 2,605 births
Compare Elvia side by side: Elvia vs Elva Elvia vs Elvira Elvia vs Elvera
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Elvia
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Griselda #3579
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Dalzary #3574
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Evelynne #3580
1,491 births · Peak 2018
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96 births · Peak 2024
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550,695 births · Peak 1955
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, 1888–2025 (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. "Elvia: #3577 Girls' Name - 7,680 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elvia. 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 Elvia 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.