Elvedin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "exalted servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Elvedin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elvedin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elvedin births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elvedin. 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 Elvedin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,877
Tracked since 2002
Census
Elvedin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 226 people with the first name Elvedin, which placed it at #35,529 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
#35,529
National first-name rank
People counted
226
226 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
98.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elvedin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elvedin is White at 98.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). 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 Elvedin 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 Elvedin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.7% · 223
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Popularity
Elvedin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Elvedin 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 Elvedin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Elvedin
The name Elvedin is of Bosnian origin, derived from the Turkish name Elveddin. It is a compound name formed by combining the Arabic words "elvad" meaning "friend" and "din" meaning "religion" or "faith." The name can be translated to mean "friend of religion" or "friend of faith."
In the 14th century, during the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans, Turkish names became prevalent in the region, including present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. Elvedin was one of the names introduced to the area during this period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the Ottoman Turks.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Elvedin can be traced back to the 15th century in historical records and documents from the Ottoman era. However, it's worth noting that due to variations in spelling and transliteration, some early mentions of the name may have been recorded differently.
One of the notable historical figures bearing the name Elvedin was Elvedin Pezić (1923-1992), a Bosnian writer, and poet. He was renowned for his contributions to the literature of Bosnia and Herzegovina, exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition in his works.
Another prominent individual with the name Elvedin was Elvedin Begić (1939-2021), a Bosnian actor and theater director. He left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina through his performances and directing endeavors, particularly in the realm of theater.
In the field of sports, Elvedin Mustafić (born 1986) is a Bosnian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in Turkey and Slovakia. His athletic achievements have brought recognition to the name Elvedin on the international stage.
Elvedin Nezirović (born 1977) is a Bosnian artist and painter, known for his unique style and exploration of various themes through his artworks. His contributions have enriched the contemporary art scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Lastly, Elvedin Mehmedović (born 1982) is a Bosnian politician and member of the House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the country and advocating for various policies and initiatives.
These individuals, spanning literature, arts, sports, and politics, have carried the name Elvedin throughout history, contributing to its recognition and significance within Bosnian culture and beyond.
People
Elvedin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elvedin 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
Elvedin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elvedin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elvedin 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Elvedin a common name?
We classify Elvedin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elvedin most popular?
The single biggest year for Elvedin was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elvedin is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Elvedin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 226 people with the name Elvedin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,529 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 Elvedin 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 Elvedin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Elvedin appears almost entirely male. Of the 230 people counted with this name, 99.6% were male and only a very small share were female. 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 Elvedin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elvedin is White at 98.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). 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 Elvedin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Elvedin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.7% (223 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 Elvedin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elvedin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elvedin in the SSA data are male. 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 Elvedin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elvedin 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 Elvedin 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 many Americans are named Elvedin?
Want to know how many Americans are named Elvedin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.