Elvira
Elvira is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
All true or foreign defense.
Origin and history
Elvira is a given name of Visigothic Germanic origin that spread widely through Spanish culture before entering U.S. usage. The name derives from roots meaning 'all true' or 'foreign defense'. While common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., its usage has become more selective in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
27,234 babies in the United States have been named Elvira since 1880. It ranks #884 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1626.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.5 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- PA (5 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 446 |
| 1890-1900 | 884 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,393 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,229 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,444 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,210 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,371 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,212 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,725 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,395 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,172 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,022 |
| 2000-2010 | 724 |
| 2010-2019 | 532 |
| 2020-2029 | 475 |
Famous people named Elvira
- Elvira Kurt: Comedian, Television Host
- Elvira Lindo: Author, Journalist
Nicknames
Ellie, Vera, Elvie
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths during the early Middle Ages.
- Cassandra Peterson adopted the stage persona 'Elvira, Mistress of the Dark' in the early 1980s.