Alwin Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-win / /ˈæl.wɪn/

Old English; German

Meaning

Old English: Noble friend; German: Elf friend

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alwin has roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It was historically used in medieval England and has connections to nobility and friendship. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

The name Alwin has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alwyn
  • Alwinus

International Variants

  • Alvín (Icelandic)
  • Alvín (Spanish)

Famous people named Alwin

Alwin Nikolais was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher known for his innovative work in modern dance.

Alwin van der Linde is a Dutch artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary visual arts.

Alwin H. Schaffer was a notable American physicist who made significant advancements in the field of optics.

Alwin Meyer is a German author known for his historical novels and contributions to literature.

Fictional characters named Alwin

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alwin was first seen in the United States in 1895. Alwin has ranked as high as #808 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)

Top States for Alwin (1987)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18956
19095
19125
191312
191424
191526
191619
191721
191825
191924
192023
192117
192214
192314
192425
192523
192614
192716
192813
192921
193011
193110
193211
19339
193410
19358
193612
19377
193810
19398
194010
194112
19429
194314
194413
194612
19475
19487
194913
195014
19519
19527
195311
19549
19558
19567
195710
195810
19599
19606
19628
19636
19646
19676
19686
19696
19718
19738
19776
19796
19805
19835
19879
19925
19945
19955
19965
19976
19998
20005
200310
20047
20069
20075
20087
200911
20106
201110
20128
20148
20156
20169
20177
20186
20195
20206
20219
20235