Belva
Belva is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fair view or beautiful landscape.
Origin and history
Belva is a female name derived from Latin roots meaning 'fair view' or 'beautiful landscape'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though it is exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
7,960 babies in the United States have been named Belva since 1880. It ranks #1876 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- WV (10 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- KY (6.6 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 259 |
| 1890-1900 | 319 |
| 1900-1910 | 505 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,265 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,650 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,576 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,145 |
| 1950-1960 | 766 |
| 1960-1970 | 307 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Belva
- Belva Ann Lockwood: Lawyer, Suffragist
- Belva Plain: Author, Novelist
Fun facts
- Belva Ann Lockwood was one of the first women to run for President of the United States in 1884.
- The name reached its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s before gradually declining.