Dealva
A feminine name possibly of Native American origin, of unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Dealva. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dealva today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dealva births was 1923 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dealva. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dealva is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dealvas were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dealva. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1923
11 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1961 SSA rank
#6,773
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Dealva: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dealva from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dealva by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dealva during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dealvas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dealva
The name Dealva has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now central Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. It is derived from the Etruscan words "dea" meaning "goddess" and "alva" meaning "white" or "pure," suggesting a connection to a revered feminine deity associated with purity and light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dealva can be found in Etruscan inscriptions from the 6th century BC, where it was used as a theonym, or the name of a goddess. It is believed that this goddess, revered for her role in protecting women and children, held significant importance in the religious practices of the Etruscan people.
In the 5th century BC, a prominent Etruscan noblewoman named Dealva Velthurna was mentioned in historical records for her role in negotiating a peace treaty between the Etruscan city-states and the emerging Roman Republic. Her diplomatic efforts were instrumental in preventing further bloodshed and establishing a period of relative stability in the region.
During the 3rd century BC, a renowned Etruscan sculptor named Dealva Arunthia gained recognition for her exquisite works featuring divine feminine figures, believed to be representations of the goddess Dealva. Her sculptures were highly revered and can still be found in various museums across Italy.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman poet and philosopher named Dealva Quintilia was celebrated for her eloquent writings on the nature of love, beauty, and the divine feminine. Her poetry was widely read and admired throughout the Roman Empire, earning her a place among the esteemed literary figures of her time.
The name Dealva resurfaced in the 12th century AD, when a powerful Italian noblewoman named Dealva Visconti played a significant role in the political affairs of Milan. Her strategic alliances and diplomatic skills helped secure her family's dominance in the region for several decades.
Throughout history, the name Dealva has been associated with themes of purity, divinity, and feminine strength, reflecting its Etruscan roots and the enduring influence of the ancient goddess it honors.
People
Dealva + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dealva as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dealva: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dealva?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dealva going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Dealva a common name?
We classify Dealva as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dealva most popular?
The single biggest year for Dealva was 1923, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dealva is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dealva in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dealva a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dealva in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dealva still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dealva in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dealva can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Dealva?
Want to know how many people have the name Dealva? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.