Alvin
- Meaning
- Noble friend, friend of the elves
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AL-vin
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What does Alvin mean?
Alvin means “noble friend, friend of the elves”.
Alvin is an English name with recorded interpretations connecting it to a noble friend or a friend of the elves.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Alvin yet.
How popular is Alvin?
United States · 2025Explore how often Alvin is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #838 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Alvin
- 294 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.5% Fewer than 2024
Alvin over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #838 | 294 |
| 2024 | Boys | #791 | 318 |
| 2023 | Boys | #765 | 337 |
| 2022 | Boys | #737 | 352 |
| 2021 | Boys | #770 | 325 |
| 2020 | Boys | #682 | 377 |
| 2019 | Boys | #663 | 399 |
| 2018 | Boys | #655 | 390 |
| 2017 | Boys | #603 | 439 |
| 2016 | Boys | #585 | 471 |
| 2015 | Boys | #601 | 455 |
| 2014 | Boys | #595 | 462 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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