ALVIN
The meaning of the unisex name Alvin is WISE FRIEND..
Details on ALVIN:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Wise friend
- Popularity for Boy:
- 1,643rd in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 17,607th in the USA (bottom 20%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
316 births
ALVIN as a BOY in 2024
7 births
ALVIN as a GIRL in 1994
The meaning(s) of ALVIN:
The name Alvin is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Alvin is: Noble friend.
The name Alvin is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Alvin is: Noble friend.
The name Alvin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alvin is: Wise friend. From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend. Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names.
The name Alvin is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Alvin is: Loved by all.
USA SSA birth(s) for ALVIN:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ALVIN
ALVIN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 316 births |
| 2023 | 337 births |
| 2022 | 352 births |
| 2021 | 325 births |
| 2020 | 377 births |
| 2019 | 399 births |
| 2018 | 390 births |
| 2017 | 432 births |
| 2016 | 465 births |
| 2015 | 451 births |
| 2014 | 459 births |
| 2013 | 453 births |
| 2012 | 502 births |
| 2011 | 461 births |
| 2010 | 490 births |
| 2009 | 467 births |
ALVIN as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 births |
| 1992 | 5 births |
| 1991 | 7 births |
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1988 | 8 births |
| 1987 | 7 births |
| 1986 | 7 births |
| 1985 | 13 births |
| 1984 | 10 births |
| 1983 | 8 births |
| 1982 | 12 births |
| 1981 | 8 births |
| 1980 | 8 births |
| 1979 | 8 births |
| 1978 | 10 births |
| 1977 | 5 births |
About the name ALVIN
Alvin is a name that carries with it a gentle strength, derived from the Old English elements "aelf," meaning elf, and "wine," meaning friend. This charming name embodies a spirit of companionship and magic, conjuring images of enchanted forests and warm gatherings. Historically popular in English-speaking countries, Alvin has found its roots in various cultures, from the quaint villages of England to the bustling streets of the United States, where it has maintained a steady presence since the late 19th century. In addition to its Anglo-Saxon heritage, Alvin resonates in Scandinavian cultures, where it is often associated with nobility and kindness. Symbolically, the name evokes an image of a steadfast friend, one who brings joy and a touch of whimsy to those around him. As a name for your little one, Alvin carries a timeless charm, suggesting a future filled with warmth, camaraderie, and a hint of magic.
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