Elvie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-vee / ˈɛl.viEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: Elf army; Scottish: Noble friend
Historical & Cultural Background
Elvie is a diminutive form of names like Elvin or Elvira, which have roots in Old English and Old Norse. The name has seen usage in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is relatively uncommon and has a vintage charm, often associated with a friendly and approachable persona.
Trend Summary
Elvie has been a rare name in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elvin
- Elvira
International Variants
- Elvio (Italian)
- Elvijs (Latvian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elvie was first seen in the United States in 1890. Elvie has ranked as high as #809 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, and Kentucky. 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 (1944)
State | Births | Share |
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AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1890 | 5 |
1897 | 7 |
1900 | 5 |
1903 | 9 |
1905 | 6 |
1908 | 5 |
1909 | 6 |
1911 | 10 |
1912 | 14 |
1913 | 13 |
1914 | 11 |
1915 | 25 |
1916 | 18 |
1917 | 23 |
1918 | 18 |
1919 | 19 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 17 |
1922 | 16 |
1923 | 18 |
1924 | 23 |
1925 | 18 |
1926 | 10 |
1927 | 12 |
1928 | 16 |
1929 | 17 |
1930 | 16 |
1931 | 11 |
1932 | 12 |
1933 | 18 |
1934 | 6 |
1935 | 10 |
1936 | 13 |
1937 | 18 |
1938 | 20 |
1939 | 6 |
1940 | 8 |
1941 | 6 |
1942 | 17 |
1943 | 13 |
1944 | 14 |
1945 | 10 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 7 |
1948 | 10 |
1949 | 7 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 8 |
1952 | 10 |
1953 | 5 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 6 |
1958 | 10 |
1959 | 5 |
1960 | 7 |
1961 | 8 |
1963 | 8 |
1966 | 7 |
1969 | 12 |
1970 | 7 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 6 |
1989 | 5 |