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Elviz

A form of Elvis, derived from the Old English name meaning "all wise".

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Elviz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Elviz today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elviz births was 2008 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Elviz. 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 Elviz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2008

6 babies that year

Average age

18

years old

2008 SSA rank

#11,489

Tracked since 2008

Popularity

Elviz: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Elviz 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 Elviz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Elviz

The name Elviz is a relatively obscure and uncommon given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Some scholars suggest that it may have its roots in ancient Etruscan or early Latin, possibly derived from the word "elvis," which meant "elevated" or "exalted." However, there is little concrete historical evidence to support this theory.

Another hypothesis proposes that Elviz originated from a Germanic or Scandinavian source, potentially stemming from the Old Norse word "elf," which referred to a mythological creature or spirit. This connection could imply that the name was imbued with symbolic or supernatural connotations in its early usage.

Records of individuals bearing the name Elviz are scarce in historical texts and documents. One of the earliest known mentions dates back to the 12th century, where a Benedictine monk named Elviz da Firenze is briefly referenced in the chronicles of an Italian monastery. Little is known about his life or significance beyond this fleeting reference.

In the 16th century, an Elviz Alvarado is noted as a minor Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. While his contributions were likely overshadowed by more prominent figures, his name is recorded in some accounts of the era.

During the 18th century, a French aristocrat named Elviz de Montpellier is mentioned in court records and societal chronicles. He appears to have been a minor nobility figure, but details about his life and accomplishments are limited.

In the 19th century, an Elviz Gómez is documented as a participant in the Mexican-American War, serving as a soldier in the Mexican army. Beyond his military service, information about his background and later life remains elusive.

The 20th century saw the emergence of Elviz Presley, a renowned American musician and cultural icon, who was born in 1935 and passed away in 1977. While the spelling of his first name differed from the traditional "Elviz," his global fame and impact on popular culture have undoubtedly contributed to the recognition and awareness of this name.

Overall, the name Elviz remains a relatively uncommon and enigmatic moniker, with its origins and historical significance largely shrouded in uncertainty. While a few scattered individuals bearing this name have been recorded throughout history, their stories and legacies have largely faded into obscurity, leaving the true essence and meaning of this unique name open to interpretation and speculation.

People

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FAQ

Elviz: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Elviz?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elviz 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 Elviz a common name?

We classify Elviz 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Elviz most popular?

The single biggest year for Elviz was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elviz is about 18 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 Elviz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Elviz a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elviz 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 Elviz still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Elviz 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 Elviz 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 common is the name Elviz?

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