Alwin Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-win //ˈæl.wɪn//

Origin: Old English; German

Meaning: Old English: Noble friend; German: Elf friend

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alwin has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "aelf," meaning "elf," and "wine," meaning "friend." This etymological composition suggests a literal meaning of "elf friend." The name evolved through various forms, including the Old High German "Aldwin" and the Old Norse "Alfvin," before being adopted into Middle English as "Alwyn" or "Alwin." The transition into modern English maintained the phonetic structure while simplifying the spelling, leading to its current form. Historically, the name Alwin appears in several notable contexts.

It was borne by various figures in medieval England, including saints and nobles. One significant reference is to Alwin, a 10th-century English saint, who was venerated in the Anglo-Saxon period.

The name also appears in literary works from the Middle Ages, contributing to its recognition during that era. The use of Alwin in texts and records from this time reflects the cultural significance of names derived from Anglo-Saxon heritage, particularly in the context of friendship and loyalty.

Culturally, the name Alwin embodies themes of companionship and kinship, resonating with the values of community and support prevalent in early medieval society. The association with elves, mythical beings often linked to nature and magic, adds an additional layer of intrigue to the name's significance.

While diminutive forms such as Al or Win may have emerged informally, the name Alwin itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history. Overall, Alwin represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural values that have contributed to its endurance over the centuries.

Famous people named Alwin

In this section, you will find notable people named Alwin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alwin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Alwin Nikolais was a choreographer and dancer best known for his innovative work in modern dance and multimedia performances.

Alwin van der Linde is a Dutch artist best known for his contemporary paintings and installations.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alwin. 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.

ElwinEdwinAlvinAldwinAllanAlistairAlaricAlfred

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alwin was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Alwin has ranked as high as #2577 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alwin 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 Alwin 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 Alwin.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2023 5 5
2021 9 9
2020 6 6
2019 5 5
2018 6 6
2017 7 7
2016 9 9
2015 6 6
2014 8 8
2012 8 8
2011 10 10
2010 6 6
2009 11 11
2008 7 7
2007 5 5
2006 9 9
2004 7 7
2003 10 10
2000 5 5
1999 8 8
1997 6 6
1996 5 5
1995 5 5
1994 5 5
1992 5 5
1987 9 9
1983 5 5
1980 5 5
1979 6 6
1977 6 6
1973 8 8
1971 8 8
1969 6 6
1968 6 6
1967 6 6
1964 6 6
1963 6 6
1962 8 8
1960 6 6
1959 9 9
1958 10 10
1957 10 10
1956 7 7
1955 8 8
1954 9 9
1953 11 11
1952 7 7
1951 9 9
1950 14 14
1949 13 13
1948 7 7
1947 5 5
1946 12 12
1944 13 13
1943 14 14
1942 9 9
1941 12 12
1940 10 10
1939 8 8
1938 10 10
1937 7 7
1936 12 12
1935 8 8
1934 10 10
1933 9 9
1932 11 11
1931 10 10
1930 11 11
1929 21 21
1928 13 13
1927 16 16
1926 14 14
1925 23 23
1924 25 25
1923 14 14
1922 14 14
1921 17 17
1920 23 23
1919 24 24
1918 25 25
1917 21 21
1916 19 19
1915 26 26
1914 24 24
1913 12 12
1912 5 5
1909 5 5
1895 6 6

Top States for Alwin (1987)

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 5
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