Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Elvira
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
592
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Elvira
How many people are named Elvira?
An estimated 8,826 living Americans are named Elvira.
How rare is Elvira?
Elvira is uncommon among babies today, with 119 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 79.9% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Elvira?
The median age of a living American named Elvira is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 68 years old.
Is Elvira still popular?
Yes — Elvira is currently rising in popularity, with 119 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Elvira most common?
Elvira has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 10.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
79.9%
2025
119
All-time
27,234