At a glance
- In short
- Elvert is a male name of Germanic origin meaning "noble" and "bright."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1989 (#7,905)
- Babies in 1989
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,022 in 1934
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Elvert
Elvert is a male name with American and British English pronunciations of EL-vurt (/ˈɛl.vərt/) and EL-vurt (/ˈɛl.vət/), respectively. It is a variation of the name Elbert. The origin of the name Elvert is Germanic, derived from the elements "el," meaning "noble," and "beraht," meaning "bright." As such, Elvert carries the associations of nobility and brightness. In terms of popularity, according to data from the United States, Elvert had occasional occurrences in the late 19th century but gained some traction in the mid-20th century. While not as commonly used today, Elvert remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and a touch of elegance.
How to pronounce Elvert
English
- Pronounced EL-vurt /ˈɛl.vərt/
Popularity of Elvert in the U.S.
Elvert was last recorded in the U.S. in 1989, ranked #7,905 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,022 in 1934. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1989 37 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | 7,905 | back (not recorded in 1978–1988) |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | back (not recorded in 1964–1976) |
| 1963 | 8 | 3,044 | back (not recorded in 1962) |
| 1961 | 9 | 2,900 | ▲ 437 |
| 1960 | 7 | 3,337 | back (not recorded in 1959) |
| 1958 | 7 | 3,275 | ▼ 18 |
| 1957 | 7 | 3,257 | ▲ 278 |
| 1956 | 6 | 3,535 | back (not recorded in 1954–1955) |
| 1953 | 8 | 2,905 | back (not recorded in 1952) |
| 1951 | 9 | 2,662 | back (not recorded in 1950) |
| 1949 | 7 | 3,019 | ▲ 649 |
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | back (not recorded in 1944–1947) |
| 1943 | 6 | 3,231 | ▼ 291 |
| 1942 | 7 | 2,940 | ▲ 193 |
| 1941 | 6 | 3,133 | ▼ 655 |
| 1940 | 9 | 2,478 | ▲ 351 |
| 1939 | 7 | 2,829 | back (not recorded in 1936–1938) |
| 1935 | 9 | 2,529 | ▼ 507 |
| 1934 | 13 | 2,022 | ▲ 1,246 |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,268 | ▲ 508 |
| 1932 | 5 | 3,776 | ▼ 1,125 |
| 1931 | 9 | 2,651 | ▲ 130 |
| 1930 | 9 | 2,781 | ▲ 466 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,451 | ▼ 1,015 |
| 1926 | 12 | 2,436 | ▲ 719 |
| 1925 | 8 | 3,155 | ▼ 132 |
| 1924 | 9 | 3,023 | ▲ 799 |
| 1923 | 6 | 3,822 | ▼ 1,021 |
| 1922 | 10 | 2,801 | ▼ 169 |
| 1921 | 11 | 2,632 | ▲ 1,183 |
| 1920 | 6 | 3,815 | ▲ 353 |
| 1919 | 5 | 4,168 | back (not recorded in 1918) |
| 1917 | 5 | 3,981 | ▼ 804 |
| 1916 | 7 | 3,177 | ▼ 556 |
| 1915 | 9 | 2,621 | back (not recorded in 1914) |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | new |
Notable people named Elvert
- Elvert Ayambem Ekom is a Nigerian politician who became speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly in June 2023.