Alvera
Alvera is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
All true, foreign guard, or white and bright.
Origin and history
Alvera is a feminine given name historically viewed as a variant of Elvira, derived from Gothic elements meaning 'all true' or 'foreign guard.' It saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is a rare vintage choice with an elegant, classical sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,515 babies in the United States have been named Alvera since 1880. It ranks #3523 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (20.2 %)
- PA (17.2 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- MO (10.5 %)
- MN (10 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 666 |
| 1920-1930 | 854 |
| 1930-1940 | 371 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 8 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Alvera
- Alvera Mickelsen: Writer, Professor
Nicknames
Vera, Ally, Alvie
Fun facts
- Alvera experienced its highest relative usage in the United States in the 1910s and 1920s.
- It shares etymological roots with the name Elvira, which gained wide popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages.