Feminine dossier · first seen 1881
Belva
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1927
Peak births
184
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Belva
How many people are named Belva?
An estimated 1,336 living Americans are named Belva.
How rare is Belva?
Belva is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.3% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Belva?
The median age of a living American named Belva is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 80 years old.
Is Belva still popular?
Yes. Belva is holding steady, with 5 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Belva most common?
Belva has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 10.2× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
97.3%
2025
5
All-time
7,960