Elver
Every Elver since 1900 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elver
Elver is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,056 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 354 American babies have been named Elver — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elver stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elver year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,056 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,020 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,346 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,127 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,716 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,141 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,028 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,982 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,043 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,865 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,146 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,587 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,274 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,136 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,883 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,211 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,091 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,659 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,116 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,111 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,166 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,343 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,503 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,374 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elver in 2025?
Elver ranked #11,056 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elver?
354 babies have been named Elver in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elver most popular?
Elver peaked in 2003, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Elver a boy or girl name?
Elver is used for both: about 14% of babies named Elver have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Elver rising or falling?
Elver is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.