Alvah
boy nameAlvah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #364 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#364
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #543 |
| 1890s | #664 |
| 1900s | #990 |
| 1910s | #1010 |
| 1920s | #1194 |
| 1930s | #1373 |
| 1940s | #1670 |
| 1950s | #1883 |
| 1960s | #3248 |
| 1970s | #4176 |
| 1980s | #5806 |
| 2010s | #11415 |
| 2020s | #11056 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Alvah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alvah alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alvah in 2025?
- Alvah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Alvah most popular?
- Alvah peaked in 1885, reaching #364 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alvah with classmates?
- Alvah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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