Elvie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elvie originates from the Latin name 'Alvius,' meaning 'noble friend.' It has evolved through various forms before becoming popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The name is often associated with positive traits such as warmth and friendliness, and it lacks any biblical references.
The name Elvie is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elvie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elvie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1734th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2083rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3228th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6318th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 834th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1353rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3666th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10176th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6981st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elvie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elvie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlvi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Elvie is derived from the Latin name 'Alvius,' which is believed to be connected to the meaning 'noble friend.'
Meaning
noble friend
Language Evolution
Alvius, Elvius, Elvie
Historical Usage
Elvie has gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Elva, Elvina, Elvira
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elvie is perceived as a charming and modern name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Elvie Shane (musician), Elvie D. Smith (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elvie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elvie"
"Elvie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1734th of 7545 | 311 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2083rd of 6773 | 231 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3228th of 7552 | 124 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6318th of 10718 | 37 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 834th of 9107 | 1,347 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1353rd of 9204 | 590 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3666th of 12526 | 207 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10176th of 19264 | 44 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6981st of 30306 | 201 |
Regional Popularity of "Elvie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
72.10% 1706th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elvie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
80.37% 1138th/1416 |
86.95% 1199th/1379 |
27.22% 644th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
47.64% 1121st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elvie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elvie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.