Elvin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-vin / ˈɛlvɪnEnglish; Old English
Meaning
Noble friend; elf friend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elvin has roots in Old English, where 'ælf' means 'elf' and 'wine' means 'friend'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and friendship. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes considered a variant of the name Alvin.
Trend Summary
The name Elvin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage during the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alvin
- Elven
International Variants
- Elvino (Italian)
- Elvinas (Lithuanian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elvin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elvin has ranked as high as #549 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Elvin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elvin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 20 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1883 | 15 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 15 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 24 |
| 1893 | 20 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1895 | 25 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 29 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1904 | 29 |
| 1905 | 27 |
| 1906 | 33 |
| 1907 | 40 |
| 1908 | 42 |
| 1909 | 55 |
| 1910 | 54 |
| 1911 | 78 |
| 1912 | 128 |
| 1913 | 129 |
| 1914 | 192 |
| 1915 | 301 |
| 1916 | 265 |
| 1917 | 291 |
| 1918 | 316 |
| 1919 | 316 |
| 1920 | 331 |
| 1921 | 346 |
| 1922 | 346 |
| 1923 | 304 |
| 1924 | 323 |
| 1925 | 348 |
| 1926 | 352 |
| 1927 | 392 |
| 1928 | 323 |
| 1929 | 299 |
| 1930 | 341 |
| 1931 | 301 |
| 1932 | 255 |
| 1933 | 247 |
| 1934 | 266 |
| 1935 | 241 |
| 1936 | 230 |
| 1937 | 231 |
| 1938 | 208 |
| 1939 | 231 |
| 1940 | 200 |
| 1941 | 198 |
| 1942 | 219 |
| 1943 | 219 |
| 1944 | 202 |
| 1945 | 176 |
| 1946 | 202 |
| 1947 | 216 |
| 1948 | 188 |
| 1949 | 174 |
| 1950 | 182 |
| 1951 | 172 |
| 1952 | 178 |
| 1953 | 183 |
| 1954 | 179 |
| 1955 | 170 |
| 1956 | 188 |
| 1957 | 181 |
| 1958 | 205 |
| 1959 | 192 |
| 1960 | 176 |
| 1961 | 191 |
| 1962 | 144 |
| 1963 | 161 |
| 1964 | 155 |
| 1965 | 122 |
| 1966 | 122 |
| 1967 | 127 |
| 1968 | 106 |
| 1969 | 140 |
| 1970 | 131 |
| 1971 | 126 |
| 1972 | 120 |
| 1973 | 96 |
| 1974 | 98 |
| 1975 | 115 |
| 1976 | 123 |
| 1977 | 119 |
| 1978 | 133 |
| 1979 | 136 |
| 1980 | 113 |
| 1981 | 112 |
| 1982 | 106 |
| 1983 | 103 |
| 1984 | 106 |
| 1985 | 121 |
| 1986 | 101 |
| 1987 | 96 |
| 1988 | 122 |
| 1989 | 116 |
| 1990 | 122 |
| 1991 | 111 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 121 |
| 1994 | 104 |
| 1995 | 110 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 110 |
| 1998 | 109 |
| 1999 | 149 |
| 2000 | 131 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 142 |
| 2003 | 161 |
| 2004 | 176 |
| 2005 | 182 |
| 2006 | 169 |
| 2007 | 214 |
| 2008 | 185 |
| 2009 | 154 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 144 |
| 2013 | 136 |
| 2014 | 132 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2019 | 115 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 118 |
| 2024 | 118 |