Elvia
Girl name · #4668 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Elvia? In official American birth records, Elvia has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby girls were named Elvia, placing it at #4668 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4144, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 girls born in 2025 was named Elvia.
Babies named Elvia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 137-year story
Elvia first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 153 girls were named Elvia — good for #1154 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Elvia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Elvia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Elvia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Elvia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Elvia is most common
State-level data for Elvia is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Elvia
Statistically, parents drawn to Elvia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elicia, Silvia, Alysia, Evelia, and Alisia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Elvia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4661 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3575 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3585 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4472 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3935 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4169 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4260 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4357 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4922 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4423 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4144 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3848 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4543 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4296 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4353 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4180 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3409 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3158 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3047 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3136 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2553 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2781 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2673 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2888 |
| 2001 | 64 | #2438 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Elvia?
In official American birth records, the name Elvia first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Elvia a popular girl name?
Elvia ranked #4668 among girls in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4144.
When was the name Elvia most popular?
Elvia peaked in 1991, when 153 American girls received the name (ranked #1154 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Elvia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American girls was named Elvia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.