Elverta
An English feminine name derived from the Germanic elements "elf" and "beraht", meaning "bright elf".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elverta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elverta today is around 94 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elverta births was 1920 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elverta. 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 Elverta is about 94 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Elvertas were born before 1942.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elverta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1920
13 babies that year
Average age
94
years old
1940 SSA rank
#4,001
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Elverta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elverta from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elverta 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 Elverta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elverta
The name Elverta is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots traced back to ancient Rome. It is a feminine form derived from the Latin word "elverta," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate."
During the Roman era, names were often chosen to reflect desired qualities or aspirations for the newborn child. Elverta was likely given to girls with the hope that they would lead prosperous and fortunate lives. The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 2nd century AD, found in ancient Roman records and inscriptions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Elverta was a Roman noblewoman who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.
In the 5th century, a Christian martyr named Elverta was recorded in the hagiographies of the early Church. She was revered for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
During the Middle Ages, the name Elverta gained popularity among aristocratic families in parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman influences. One notable figure was Elverta of Burgundy, a 12th-century countess known for her role in mediating disputes between feudal lords.
In the Renaissance period, the name Elverta was associated with several prominent women in the arts and literature. Elverta Rossini, an Italian poet born in 1498, was celebrated for her sonnets and lyrical works.
Another significant figure was Elverta Delacroix, a French painter born in 1632, who gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive portraits of the French nobility.
As the name spread across different cultures and regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Elverta, Elverta, and Elverta. However, the core meaning of prosperity and good fortune remained consistent throughout its historical usage.
While the name Elverta has become less common in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy and a sense of auspiciousness for those who bear it.
People
Elverta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elverta 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
Elverta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elverta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elverta 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Elverta a common name?
We classify Elverta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elverta most popular?
The single biggest year for Elverta was 1920, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elverta is about 94 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 Elverta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elverta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elverta 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 Elverta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elverta 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 Elverta 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 Americans are named Elverta?
Want to know how many people share the name Elverta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.