Alvin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-vin / /ˈæl.vɪn/Old English; German
Meaning
Old English: noble friend; German: elf friend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alvin has roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It was historically used in England and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used in various cultural contexts.
Trend Summary
Alvin has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alvyn
- Alvinne
International Variants
- Alvino (Italian)
- Alvín (Spanish)
Famous people named Alvin
Alvin Ailey was an influential American dancer and choreographer known for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Alvin Toffler was an American writer and futurist recognized for his works on the impact of technology on society.
Alvin Lee was a British guitarist and singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Ten Years After.
Alvin Kamara is an American football player who plays as a running back in the National Football League (NFL).
Fictional characters named Alvin
Alvin Seville is a character from the animated series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks,' known for being the lead singer of the group.
Alvin the Chipmunk is a character from the 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' franchise, recognized for his mischievous personality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alvin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alvin has ranked as high as #155 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alvin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alvin (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 44 | |
PA | 33 | |
NY | 27 | |
TX | 24 | |
MA | 12 | |
MI | 12 | |
GA | 12 | |
OH | 12 | |
FL | 10 | |
IL | 9 | |
IN | 7 | |
UT | 7 | |
WI | 7 | |
VA | 6 | |
NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 102 |
1881 | 105 |
1882 | 132 |
1883 | 113 |
1884 | 145 |
1885 | 125 |
1886 | 112 |
1887 | 128 |
1888 | 157 |
1889 | 137 |
1890 | 147 |
1891 | 121 |
1892 | 164 |
1893 | 163 |
1894 | 167 |
1895 | 179 |
1896 | 183 |
1897 | 186 |
1898 | 184 |
1899 | 173 |
1900 | 223 |
1901 | 179 |
1902 | 201 |
1903 | 222 |
1904 | 247 |
1905 | 258 |
1906 | 239 |
1907 | 245 |
1908 | 307 |
1909 | 363 |
1910 | 401 |
1911 | 460 |
1912 | 929 |
1913 | 1,144 |
1914 | 1,532 |
1915 | 2,006 |
1916 | 2,093 |
1917 | 2,142 |
1918 | 2,409 |
1919 | 2,383 |
1920 | 2,523 |
1921 | 2,687 |
1922 | 2,598 |
1923 | 2,647 |
1924 | 2,759 |
1925 | 2,777 |
1926 | 2,693 |
1927 | 2,883 |
1928 | 2,750 |
1929 | 2,555 |
1930 | 2,512 |
1931 | 2,299 |
1932 | 2,274 |
1933 | 2,128 |
1934 | 2,147 |
1935 | 2,165 |
1936 | 1,970 |
1937 | 1,986 |
1938 | 2,063 |
1939 | 1,940 |
1940 | 1,910 |
1941 | 2,016 |
1942 | 2,071 |
1943 | 2,203 |
1944 | 1,967 |
1945 | 1,862 |
1946 | 2,047 |
1947 | 2,215 |
1948 | 2,270 |
1949 | 2,158 |
1950 | 2,269 |
1951 | 2,386 |
1952 | 2,335 |
1953 | 2,110 |
1954 | 2,368 |
1955 | 2,359 |
1956 | 2,432 |
1957 | 2,386 |
1958 | 2,182 |
1959 | 2,260 |
1960 | 1,996 |
1961 | 1,875 |
1962 | 1,711 |
1963 | 1,501 |
1964 | 1,461 |
1965 | 1,328 |
1966 | 1,239 |
1967 | 1,225 |
1968 | 1,112 |
1969 | 1,061 |
1970 | 1,087 |
1971 | 1,028 |
1972 | 882 |
1973 | 870 |
1974 | 811 |
1975 | 856 |
1976 | 766 |
1977 | 762 |
1978 | 800 |
1979 | 815 |
1980 | 868 |
1981 | 806 |
1982 | 783 |
1983 | 706 |
1984 | 690 |
1985 | 705 |
1986 | 678 |
1987 | 729 |
1988 | 688 |
1989 | 823 |
1990 | 749 |
1991 | 693 |
1992 | 633 |
1993 | 648 |
1994 | 556 |
1995 | 548 |
1996 | 499 |
1997 | 541 |
1998 | 521 |
1999 | 520 |
2000 | 522 |
2001 | 540 |
2002 | 533 |
2003 | 477 |
2004 | 482 |
2005 | 516 |
2006 | 516 |
2007 | 522 |
2008 | 658 |
2009 | 469 |
2010 | 490 |
2011 | 464 |
2012 | 505 |
2013 | 457 |
2014 | 461 |
2015 | 455 |
2016 | 469 |
2017 | 438 |
2018 | 390 |
2019 | 399 |
2020 | 377 |
2021 | 325 |
2022 | 352 |
2023 | 337 |
2024 | 316 |