Holding steady.
Popularity of Alverda since 1883
Babies named Alverda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alverda's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 |
| 1890s | 67 |
| 1900s | 115 |
| 1910s | 224 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 117 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alverda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1883. It reached its highest usage in 1901, when it was given to an estimated 12 babies per million, but it has since become exceedingly uncommon. Its trajectory is stable, with sporadic use in recent decades. The name never appeared on the national top 1000 ranking. Its origins are uncertain but likely English, potentially as a variant of Alverta or Elvira. Alverda remains a distinctive choice with a turn-of-the-century feel, primarily associated with the early 1900s.
Alverda is a rare feminine name that emerged in the late 19th century in the United States. It may be a variant of Elvira, which has Gothic roots meaning "foreign, true" or "all true," or it could be an elaboration of Alva or a feminine form of Alfred. Its usage peaked in the early 1900s before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Vera, Alvie
Sibling names for Alverda
Names that share Alverda's style, for a brother or sister.
