Elvina, a name of Scandinavian origin, is derived from the Old Norse word 'Alfvin,' which means 'elf friend.' It was popularized by the 19th-century English author Charlotte Yonge in her novel 'The Daisy Chain,' where Elvina was a prominent character. This unique and melodic name has gained popularity over time but still retains its rare and distinctive charm.
The name Elvina appears to have experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the years, with several notable peaks and valleys. In the late 19th century, it was relatively uncommon, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1880 to 1893. However, between 1894 and 1925, Elvina's popularity surged, with over 20 births occurring annually for many of those years, reaching a high of 77 births in 1920.
After the early 1920s, Elvina's popularity began to decline steadily. By the mid-1930s, it had decreased significantly, with fewer than 40 births occurring annually between 1935 and 1962. This trend continued into the late 1960s and 1970s, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded.
In recent years, Elvina has remained quite rare, with less than 15 births occurring annually since 1980. The highest number of births in the 21st century was 14 in both 2017 and 2018. Overall, there have been a total of 2587 births recorded for Elvina from 1880 to 2023.