Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Alva
Endangered
Down 98.1% from peak
Peak era
1917
Peak births
317
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19172025
Quick answers about Alva
How many people are named Alva?
An estimated 2,498 living Americans are named Alva.
How rare is Alva?
Alva is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.1% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Alva?
The median age of a living American named Alva is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 81 years old.
Is Alva still popular?
No. Alva is endangered as a baby name, down 98.1% from its 1917 peak with 6 births in 2025.
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
98.1%
2025
6
All-time
11,269