Total births
45
Girls' name · since 1918
Elvida
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Elvida, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1918–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Elvida sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 45 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Elvida recorded 45 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1936.
- 45 total births
- 1918–1936 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 girls have been named Elvida since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1936.
- 45
- total births
- 1918–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Elvida was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
10 babies were named Elvida in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Elvida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elvida splits its recorded history at 1924: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elvida at a glance
Last recorded 1936Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Elvida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1936
- Peak year (1927)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Elvida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elvida's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Elvida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
30 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 30 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elvida? ▼
45 babies have been named Elvida since 1918. It was last recorded in 1936. The peak year was 1927 with 10 births.
When was Elvida most popular? ▼
Elvida was most popular in the 1920s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Elvida been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elvida since 1918 -- 19 years through the most recent 1936 data.
What names are similar to Elvida? ▼
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 Elvida's data
- Elvida's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 1930s (10) -- 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 Elvida
Nearby Names Like Elvida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elvida
Elva Girl
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Elvira Girl
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Elvia Girl
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Elvera Girl
5,200 births
Elvie Girl
#4209 2,704 births
Compare Elvida side by side: Elvida vs Elva Elvida vs Elvira Elvida vs Elvia
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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, 1918–1936 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elvida: Baby Name Since 1918 - 45 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elvida. 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 Elvida 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.