Belva Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEL-vah / ˈbɛlvəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: beautiful; English: a variant of the name Belva
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Belva is derived from the Latin word 'bellus,' meaning beautiful. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is often associated with a sense of elegance and charm. It has been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of classic and modern influences.
Trend Summary
Belva has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Belvie
International Variants
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Famous people named Belva
Belva Lockwood was an American lawyer and women's rights activist known for being the first woman to be admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court.
Belva Davis is an American television journalist recognized for her pioneering work in broadcast journalism.
Fictional characters named Belva
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Belva was first seen in the United States in 1881. Belva has ranked as high as #708 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Belva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Belva (1963)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 66 |
| 1885 | 30 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1887 | 27 |
| 1888 | 66 |
| 1889 | 31 |
| 1890 | 42 |
| 1891 | 23 |
| 1892 | 27 |
| 1893 | 24 |
| 1894 | 33 |
| 1895 | 36 |
| 1896 | 34 |
| 1897 | 28 |
| 1898 | 35 |
| 1899 | 37 |
| 1900 | 61 |
| 1901 | 41 |
| 1902 | 52 |
| 1903 | 37 |
| 1904 | 38 |
| 1905 | 59 |
| 1906 | 44 |
| 1907 | 69 |
| 1908 | 55 |
| 1909 | 49 |
| 1910 | 72 |
| 1911 | 61 |
| 1912 | 106 |
| 1913 | 97 |
| 1914 | 130 |
| 1915 | 139 |
| 1916 | 170 |
| 1917 | 156 |
| 1918 | 169 |
| 1919 | 165 |
| 1920 | 165 |
| 1921 | 178 |
| 1922 | 161 |
| 1923 | 172 |
| 1924 | 161 |
| 1925 | 147 |
| 1926 | 170 |
| 1927 | 184 |
| 1928 | 166 |
| 1929 | 146 |
| 1930 | 170 |
| 1931 | 162 |
| 1932 | 160 |
| 1933 | 161 |
| 1934 | 151 |
| 1935 | 145 |
| 1936 | 150 |
| 1937 | 162 |
| 1938 | 162 |
| 1939 | 153 |
| 1940 | 128 |
| 1941 | 159 |
| 1942 | 144 |
| 1943 | 107 |
| 1944 | 90 |
| 1945 | 121 |
| 1946 | 117 |
| 1947 | 99 |
| 1948 | 88 |
| 1949 | 92 |
| 1950 | 97 |
| 1951 | 78 |
| 1952 | 95 |
| 1953 | 97 |
| 1954 | 65 |
| 1955 | 84 |
| 1956 | 64 |
| 1957 | 72 |
| 1958 | 51 |
| 1959 | 63 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 37 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |