Elvie
Elvie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble friend or elf-friend; short form of names like Elvin or Elbridge.
Origin and history
Elvie is historically used as a diminutive of names like Elvin, Elvis, or Elbridge, as well as an independent given name. Derived from Old English and Germanic roots, it generally relates to noble or elf-like qualities. In the U.S., it was occasionally given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it is rarely used today.
Popularity in the United States
725 babies in the United States have been named Elvie since 1880. It ranks #3951 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60 %)
- AL (20 %)
- KY (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 151 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 130 |
| 1940-1950 | 104 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Elvie originally developed as a pet name for masculine names beginning with El-, such as Elvin, Elbridge, or Elvis.
- Most U.S. male births recorded with the name Elvie occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.