Feminine dossier · first seen 1889
Nelva
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1935
Peak births
44
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1889Peak 19352025
Quick answers about Nelva
How many people are named Nelva?
Based on SSA birth records through 1976, an estimated 355 Americans born with the name Nelva may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1976.
How rare is Nelva?
Nelva has not appeared in SSA records since 1976. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Nelva?
The median age of a living American named Nelva is approximately 77 years, with most bearers falling between 69 and 86 years old.
Is Nelva still popular?
No. Nelva is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1976.
Peak year
1935
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,139