Alverda
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 891 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alverda is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With 891 recorded U.S. births since 1883, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Alverda is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Alverda is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, possibly a feminine form of Alverd or Alferd, related to Alfred, from the Old English Ælfrēd, meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor,' with a -da ending that gives it a feminine, Mediterranean sound.
Alverda was most common in German-American families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where traditional Germanic names were feminized and adapted for American use. It has the dignified, old-fashioned quality of a name found in a family tree alongside Wilhelmina and Gustave.
EtymologyShow more
Alverda is cataloged under the Germanic naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Alverda has been recorded as a girl's name since 1883, with 891 total births. Browse the Germanic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alverda has 62+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1883.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 64 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 117 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 273 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 224 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 115 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 67 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 26 | — |
The Story of Alverda
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Alverda is a name steeped in history. Girls named Alverda are most likely born between 1912 and 1932.
How rare is Alverda?
With 891 total births on record, Alverda remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1883, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 273 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Alverda by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Alverda per day would take 2.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(62 years, 1883–1950)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | #5316 |
| 1949 | 9 | #3623 |
| 1948 | 5 | #5257 |
| 1947 | 5 | #5321 |
| 1946 | 6 | #4432 |
| 1944 | 5 | #4591 |
| 1943 | 14 | #2449 |
| 1942 | 6 | #4131 |
| 1941 | 7 | #3572 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3516 |
| 1939 | 6 | #3786 |
| 1938 | 9 | #2947 |
| 1937 | 9 | #2948 |
| 1936 | 11 | #2526 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2738 |
| 1934 | 10 | #2746 |
| 1933 | 14 | #2165 |
| 1932 | 15 | #2134 |
| 1931 | 13 | #2310 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1817 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–1950