Elva
3 countries#3645 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elva was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
32,514 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3645 · peaked in 1918 with 818 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
161 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1569 · peaked in 2019 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
161 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1905–2013 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elva’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3017 | — |
| 2007 | #3482 | ↓465 |
| 2008 | #4089 | ↓607 |
| 2009 | #3944 | ↑145 |
| 2010 | #3075 | ↑869 |
| 2011 | #4244 | ↓1169 |
| 2012 | #3523 | ↑721 |
| 2013 | #3778 | ↓255 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↑193 |
| 2015 | #3533 | ↑52 |
| 2016 | #3060 | ↑473 |
| 2017 | #3305 | ↓245 |
| 2018 | #3245 | ↑60 |
| 2019 | #3172 | ↑73 |
| 2020 | #3399 | ↓227 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↓691 |
| 2022 | #3703 | ↑387 |
| 2023 | #3911 | ↓208 |
| 2024 | #3639 | ↑272 |
| 2025 | #3645 | ↓6 |
Frequently asked questions about Elva
Is Elva a popular name?
Yes — Elva currently ranks #3645 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elva more common for boys or girls?
Elva is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elva most popular?
Elva peaked in 1918 in United States, with 818 recorded births that year.
Is Elva rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elva’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #233 in 1880 to #3645 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elva?
At least 32,687 babies have been recorded with the name Elva across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Elva popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elva appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Elva?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elva include Elizah, Ellarose, Emsley, Everette.
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