Elvina Girl
Origin(s)
Old English; German
Meaning
Old English: noble friend; German: elf friend
Historical & Cultural Background
Elvina is derived from Old English elements, where 'aelf' means elf and 'wine' means friend. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has historical roots in medieval literature and has seen a resurgence in modern times.
Trend Summary
Elvina has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Elvira, Alvina, Selvina, Irina, Melina, Serena, Lavina
Variants
- Alvina
- Elvine
International Variants
- Alvina (Italian)
- Elvina (Spanish)
Famous people named Elvina
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Fictional characters named Elvina
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elvina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elvina has ranked as high as #813 nationally which occurred in 1920 and has been most popular in Louisiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and South Dakota. In the past 5 years the name Elvina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elvina (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 16 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 23 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 20 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 23 |
| 1903 | 21 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 23 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 28 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 45 |
| 1915 | 54 |
| 1916 | 60 |
| 1917 | 71 |
| 1918 | 66 |
| 1919 | 46 |
| 1920 | 77 |
| 1921 | 65 |
| 1922 | 66 |
| 1923 | 57 |
| 1924 | 54 |
| 1925 | 49 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1927 | 40 |
| 1928 | 47 |
| 1929 | 41 |
| 1930 | 54 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |