Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Elva
Endangered
Down 94.8% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
789
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Elva
How many people are named Elva?
An estimated 7,153 living Americans are named Elva.
How rare is Elva?
Elva is very rare among babies today, with 41 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 94.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Elva?
The median age of a living American named Elva is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 72 years old.
Is Elva still popular?
No. Elva is endangered as a baby name, down 94.8% from its 1918 peak with 41 births in 2025.
Where is Elva most common?
Elva has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 6.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
94.8%
2025
41
All-time
31,697