Elvira
A female given name from Spanish, in quiet use since the 19th century.
Every Elvira since 1880 — 27,278 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elvira
Elvira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,715 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 27,278 American babies have been named Elvira. Its peak came in 1920, when 592 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Elvira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elvira 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 | 119 | #1,715 | — | — |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,251 | — | — |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,342 | — | — |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,585 | — | — |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,830 | — | — |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,557 | — | — |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,830 | — | — |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,121 | — | — |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,640 | — | — |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,625 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,267 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,051 | — | — |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,944 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,183 | — | — |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,393 | — | — |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,765 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,862 | — | — |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,339 | — | — |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,577 | — | — |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,673 | — | — |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,284 | — | — |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,565 | — | — |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,471 | — | — |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,102 | — | — |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 1995 | 85 | #1,719 | — | — |
| 1990 | 159 | #1,100 | — | — |
| 1985 | 112 | #1,227 | — | — |
| 1980 | 126 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 1975 | 140 | #924 | — | — |
| 1970 | 152 | #877 | — | — |
| 1965 | 170 | #759 | — | — |
| 1960 | 189 | #742 | — | — |
| 1955 | 233 | #604 | — | — |
| 1950 | 230 | #545 | — | — |
| 1945 | 221 | #486 | — | — |
| 1940 | 239 | #440 | 5 | #3,602 |
| 1935 | 294 | #370 | — | — |
| 1930 | 480 | #304 | 6 | #3,706 |
| 1925 | 526 | #294 | — | — |
| 1920 | 592 | #268 | — | — |
| 1915 | 465 | #274 | — | — |
| 1910 | 213 | #263 | — | — |
| 1905 | 138 | #282 | — | — |
| 1900 | 135 | #279 | — | — |
| 1895 | 94 | #295 | — | — |
| 1890 | 64 | #315 | — | — |
| 1885 | 53 | #273 | — | — |
| 1880 | 30 | #283 | — | — |
Famous people named Elvira
- Elvira Madigan Writer · 1867–1889
- Elvira de Hidalgo Singer · 1891–1980
- Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily Nobleman
- Elvira Lindo Writer · b. 1962
- Elvira Nabiullina Politician · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elvira mean?
A female given name from Spanish, in quiet use since the 19th century.
How popular is the name Elvira in 2025?
Elvira ranked #1,715 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elvira?
27,278 babies have been named Elvira in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elvira most popular?
Elvira peaked in 1920, when 592 newborns received the name.
Is Elvira a boy or girl name?
Elvira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elvira rising or falling?
Elvira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elvira?
Well-known people named Elvira include Elvira Madigan (writer), Elvira de Hidalgo (singer), Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily (nobleman).