How Many People Are Named Elver?
Complete statistics for the name Elver: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elver is a very rare masculine name that's practically a hidden gem in the American naming landscape. Only about 193 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 1,712,956 Americans share it. Interestingly, it hit its peak year in 2003 with 16 births, and the trend is slowly rising.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material mastery. It's associated with individuals who possess strong leadership abilities and a natural drive toward achieving success and abundance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 348 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elver Through the Generations
Looking through the generations, Elver tells a surprisingly split story. Of the 348 total births recorded in the US, a striking 47% of bearers are now over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel with 163 people in that bracket. Yet here's where it gets interesting: there are actually 160 bearers under 30, showing a notable modern resurgence that's reshaping who carries this name. The middle generation, aged 30 to 60, represents just 25 people, creating an unusual U-shaped age distribution. It's as if the name quietly faded for decades before finding new life among younger families. The peak year of 2003, when 16 babies received the name, confirms this comeback trend. With an average bearer age of 58, older holders still pull the statistical weight, but that's changing fast. Globally, Elver ranks #35,017 with 22,160 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in Colombia, suggesting Latin American roots may be fueling its American revival.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elver's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Elver
How Many People Have the Name Elver?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 193 people in the United States currently share the name Elver. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,712,956 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elver a Common or Rare Name?
Elver is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elver Mean?
Elver means "Elf warrior or army" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elver in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Elver Most Popular?
The name Elver reached peak popularity in 2003, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elver?
Approximately 193 people named Elver live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 348. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,712,956 Americans.
Is Elver a rare name?
Elver is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,712,956 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elver mean?
Elver means "Elf warrior or army" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Elver more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Elver are male and 4% are female.
When was Elver most popular?
Elver peaked in 2003 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.