Alvina Girl

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-VEE-nah /ælˈviː.nə/

Origin: Old English; Latin

Meaning: Old English: noble friend; Latin: white

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alvina has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "ælf," meaning "elf," and "wine," meaning "friend." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "elf friend." The name evolved through various forms, transitioning from Old English to Middle English, and eventually into its modern form. The introduction of Alvina into English can be traced back to the influence of Old English literature and the cultural significance of elves in Germanic mythology, where they were often associated with nature and benevolence.

Historically, the name Alvina appears in English records as early as the 8th century, although it was not widely used until later centuries. Notably, the name gained some prominence in the 19th century, particularly in literary contexts.

The name's feminine counterpart, Alvina, has been associated with various notable figures, including saints and characters in medieval literature, which contributed to its endurance in the English-speaking world. The name's presence in works such as the King James Bible, translated in the early 17th century, further solidified its place in English culture, although it did not appear directly in the text.

Culturally, Alvina has often been linked with themes of friendship and companionship, reflecting the meaning derived from its components. The notion of elves as mystical beings has also imbued the name with a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness.

In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Alvie have emerged, although these are less documented. Overall, Alvina's historical and cultural significance lies in its rich etymological roots and the enduring associations with friendship and the mystical, which have allowed it to persist through the centuries.

Famous people named Alvina

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Alvina Krause is a theater director best known for her work at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and her influence on American theater education.

Alvina M. K. is a singer-songwriter best known for her contributions to the indie music scene and her album 'The Sound of Alvina'.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alvina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElvinaSelinaMarinaAltheaLavinaCarina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alvina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlinaElenaAdinaSelinaArvinaAvinaAlvaOlivia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alvina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Alvina has ranked as high as #679 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Alvina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alvina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alvina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alvina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 19 0 19
2024 20 0 20
2023 18 0 18
2022 20 0 20
2021 10 0 10
2020 23 0 23
2019 22 0 22
2018 35 0 35
2017 19 0 19
2016 30 0 30
2015 26 0 26
2014 25 0 25
2013 21 0 21
2012 16 0 16
2011 15 0 15
2010 17 0 17
2009 15 0 15
2008 22 0 22
2007 19 0 19
2006 22 0 22
2005 14 0 14
2004 24 0 24
2003 19 0 19
2002 18 0 18
2001 23 0 23
2000 22 0 22
1999 20 0 20
1998 24 0 24
1997 17 0 17
1996 25 0 25
1995 25 0 25
1994 27 0 27
1993 24 0 24
1992 31 0 31
1991 29 0 29
1990 37 0 37
1989 36 0 36
1988 27 0 27
1987 24 0 24
1986 26 0 26
1985 20 0 20
1984 42 0 42
1983 26 0 26
1982 32 0 32
1981 29 0 29
1980 50 0 50
1979 34 0 34
1978 40 0 40
1977 47 0 47
1976 37 0 37
1975 45 0 45
1974 34 0 34
1973 46 0 46
1972 36 0 36
1971 53 0 53
1970 48 0 48
1969 47 0 47
1968 25 0 25
1967 34 0 34
1966 42 0 42
1965 24 0 24
1964 33 0 33
1963 39 0 39
1962 22 0 22
1961 43 0 43
1960 47 0 47
1959 51 0 51
1958 32 0 32
1957 59 0 59
1956 52 0 52
1955 48 0 48
1954 60 0 60
1953 42 0 42
1952 61 0 61
1951 63 0 63
1950 57 0 57
1949 56 0 56
1948 55 0 55
1947 59 0 59
1946 64 0 64
1945 55 0 55
1944 59 0 59
1943 74 0 74
1942 58 0 58
1941 67 0 67
1940 69 0 69
1939 68 0 68
1938 80 0 80
1937 101 0 101
1936 83 0 83
1935 96 0 96
1934 105 0 105
1933 85 0 85
1932 104 0 104
1931 117 0 117
1930 140 0 140
1929 143 0 143
1928 141 0 141
1927 153 0 153
1926 163 0 163
1925 190 5 185
1924 214 0 214
1923 210 0 210
1922 231 0 231
1921 244 0 244
1920 252 0 252
1919 249 0 249
1918 272 0 272
1917 293 0 293
1916 283 0 283
1915 268 0 268
1914 194 0 194
1913 147 0 147
1912 147 0 147
1911 117 0 117
1910 105 0 105
1909 100 0 100
1908 109 0 109
1907 85 0 85
1906 89 0 89
1905 98 0 98
1904 100 0 100
1903 109 0 109
1902 86 0 86
1901 85 0 85
1900 115 0 115
1899 103 0 103
1898 123 0 123
1897 98 0 98
1896 114 0 114
1895 93 0 93
1894 98 0 98
1893 89 0 89
1892 87 0 87
1891 96 0 96
1890 80 0 80
1889 80 0 80
1888 70 0 70
1887 66 0 66
1886 46 0 46
1885 51 0 51
1884 53 0 53
1883 57 0 57
1882 53 0 53
1881 29 0 29
1880 28 0 28

Top States for Alvina (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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