Alvin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Elf Friend; Noble Friend
Background: The name Alvin originates from the Old English name 'Aelfwine,' which translates to 'elf friend.' It also has Germanic roots, deriving from 'Adalwine,' meaning 'noble friend.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#210
Total births
162,206
Most popular decade
1920s
(81,270 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-196 ranks)
Years in Top 100
39
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 102
- First year rank
- #131
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 2,883
- Peak rank
- #66
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 316
- Recent rank
- #791
Female
- First year
- 1908
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,101
- Peak year
- 1929
- Peak year births
- 30
- Peak rank
- #1,393
- Most recent year
- 1994
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #10,569
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).