Elvie
Elvie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Elf-friend, noble friend, or white/fair.
Origin and history
Elvie originated as a diminutive or variant of names like Elvina or Elva, as well as masculine names like Elvin or Alvin. In English-speaking countries, it historically served as a standalone given name for both sexes, though it is primarily given to females. In recent years, it remains a rare vintage name choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,704 babies in the United States have been named Elvie since 1880. It ranks #3398 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1932.
States where it is most popular
- LA (20.7 %)
- AL (16.9 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- TN (10.9 %)
- MS (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 165 |
| 1900-1910 | 258 |
| 1910-1920 | 591 |
| 1920-1930 | 631 |
| 1930-1940 | 342 |
| 1940-1950 | 204 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Famous people named Elvie
- Elvie Shane: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Elvie developed as a pet name for several longer names starting with El-, such as Elvina, Elva, or Eleanor.
- The name enjoyed its highest relative popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S.