unisex name
Elve
EL-veh
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 44
Elve is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 64% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1932 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Elve is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elve Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 10 |
How Popular Is Elve?
In 1932, Elve was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elve
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elve Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elve over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elve
- Pronunciation EL-veh
Sibling Names for Elve
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elve — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elve
How popular is the name Elve?
In 1932, Elve was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elve a girl's or a boy's name?
Elve is used for both girls and boys. About 64% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Elve?
Elve has 2 syllables.
When was Elve most popular?
Elve peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.