Elpidia
Of Greek origin, meaning "hope" or "desired expectation".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Elpidia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elpidia today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elpidia births was 1924 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elpidia. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elpidia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1924
8 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1990 SSA rank
#13,617
Tracked since 1924
Census
Elpidia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 889 people with the first name Elpidia, which placed it at #13,542 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,542
National first-name rank
People counted
889
889 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
93.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elpidia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elpidia is Hispanic at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.2%) and White (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Elpidia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Elpidia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.5% · 831
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.2% · 46
- White0.6% · 5
- Black or African American0.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Popularity
Elpidia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elpidia from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elpidia 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 Elpidia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Elpidias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Elpidia
The given name Elpidia has its linguistic roots in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "elpis," which means "hope." The name can be traced back to ancient Greek civilization, where it was likely bestowed upon individuals with the intention of expressing a hopeful outlook or aspiration.
In ancient Greek mythology, Elpis was the personification of hope, often depicted as a young woman carrying a bouquet of flowers. This symbolic association with hope and optimism may have contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Elpidia can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it was used among the Greek-speaking population. During this period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name was likely influenced by the Christian faith and its emphasis on hope as a virtue.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Elpidia. One such figure was Elpidia of Amasya, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. She was executed for her refusal to denounce her faith, and her steadfast hope in the face of persecution earned her a place in the annals of early Christian history.
Another significant bearer of the name was Elpidia Glorieux, a French writer and feminist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1865, she advocated for women's rights and authored several works exploring the social and political issues of her time.
In the realm of science, Elpidia Sánchez-Maroño was a notable Cuban botanist and plant taxonomist who lived from 1923 to 2016. Her contributions to the study and classification of Caribbean flora were widely recognized, and several plant species were named in her honor.
The name Elpidia also graced the stage through the Italian opera singer Elpidia Giordano, who was active in the early 20th century. Born in 1880, she performed in numerous operas and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of works by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
Lastly, Elpidia Carrillo, a Mexican actress born in 1961, has made her mark in both film and television. She has appeared in notable productions like "Bread and Roses" and "Predator 2," showcasing her talent and versatility as a performer.
These individuals, spanning various eras and fields, have carried the name Elpidia with distinction, each contributing to its rich tapestry of history and significance.
People
Elpidia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elpidia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elpidia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elpidia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elpidia 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Elpidia a common name?
We classify Elpidia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elpidia most popular?
The single biggest year for Elpidia was 1924, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elpidia is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Elpidia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 889 people with the name Elpidia, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,542 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Elpidia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Elpidia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Elpidia appears almost entirely female. Of the 896 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Elpidia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elpidia is Hispanic at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.2%) and White (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Elpidia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Elpidia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (831 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Elpidia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elpidia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elpidia 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 Elpidia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elpidia 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 Elpidia 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.
How common is the name Elpidia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.