Alvin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alvin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alvin?
Alvin is spelled A-L-V-I-N. The name has 5 letters.
Alvin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alvin derives from Old English elements meaning “noble friend.”
- Origin
- Alvin is associated with Old English origins, deriving from elements meaning “noble” and “friend.”
- Pronunciation
- AL-vin · 2 syllables
Alvin Popularity in 2025
Rank#838
Recorded Births294
- Boys usage fell 47 places to #838 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alvin Mean?
Alvin derives from Old English elements meaning “noble friend.”
Origin: Alvin is associated with Old English origins, deriving from elements meaning “noble” and “friend.”
How Do You Pronounce Alvin?
PronunciationAL-vin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Alvin?
- History
- The name Alvin has been used in English-speaking countries with varying popularity over time.
Alvin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 294 | #838 |
| 2024 | Boys | 318 | #791 |
| 2023 | Boys | 337 | #765 |
| 2022 | Boys | 352 | #737 |
| 2021 | Boys | 325 | #770 |
| 2020 | Boys | 377 | #681 |
| 2019 | Boys | 399 | #663 |
| 2018 | Boys | 390 | #655 |
| 2017 | Boys | 439 | #603 |
| 2016 | Boys | 471 | #585 |
| 2015 | Boys | 455 | #601 |
| 2014 | Boys | 462 | #595 |
| 2013 | Boys | 458 | #569 |
| 2012 | Boys | 505 | #521 |
| 2011 | Boys | 464 | #548 |
| 2010 | Boys | 492 | #526 |
| 2009 | Boys | 471 | #560 |
| 2008 | Boys | 658 | #436 |
| 2007 | Boys | 522 | #505 |
| 2006 | Boys | 516 | #503 |
| 2005 | Boys | 516 | #483 |
| 2004 | Boys | 484 | #505 |
| 2003 | Boys | 477 | #510 |
| 2002 | Boys | 533 | #457 |
When Was Alvin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Boys
2,883 recorded births
National rank #66
1925 · Boys
2,777 recorded births
National rank #70
1924 · Boys
2,759 recorded births
National rank #73
1928 · Boys
2,750 recorded births
National rank #72
Where Alvin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #458 | 22 |
| MO | #518 | 11 |
| NY | #545 | 29 |
| UT | #561 | 7 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| IN | #579 | 11 |
| WI | #618 | 7 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |