Elvie Unisex
Origin(s)
English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: elf army; Hebrew: God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
Elvie is often considered a diminutive of names like Elvira or Elvis. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a standalone name. The name has a whimsical quality, often associated with nature and fantasy due to its 'elf' component. It has seen a resurgence in recent years as vintage names become more fashionable.
Trend Summary
Elvie has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Alvie, Olive, Elina, Elsie, Elara, Elodie
Variants
- Elva
- Elvira
International Variants
- Elvie (English)
- Elvira (Spanish)
- Elvi (Finnish)
Famous people named Elvie
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Fictional characters named Elvie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elvie was first seen in the United States in 1881. Elvie has ranked as high as #760 nationally which occurred in 1917 and has been most popular in Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Elvie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elvie (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 16 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 23 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1897 | 24 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 24 |
| 1900 | 26 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 21 |
| 1904 | 22 |
| 1905 | 30 |
| 1906 | 23 |
| 1907 | 33 |
| 1908 | 31 |
| 1909 | 27 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1912 | 39 |
| 1913 | 52 |
| 1914 | 58 |
| 1915 | 61 |
| 1916 | 72 |
| 1917 | 92 |
| 1918 | 71 |
| 1919 | 83 |
| 1920 | 71 |
| 1921 | 87 |
| 1922 | 66 |
| 1923 | 46 |
| 1924 | 68 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1926 | 61 |
| 1927 | 75 |
| 1928 | 59 |
| 1929 | 48 |
| 1930 | 39 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 34 |