Alvin
girl nameAlvin entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1393 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1393
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2011 |
| 1920s | #1875 |
| 1930s | #2393 |
| 1940s | #2837 |
| 1950s | #2916 |
| 1960s | #4110 |
| 1970s | #6489 |
| 1980s | #7585 |
| 1990s | #11386 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Alvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alvin alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alvin in 2025?
- Alvin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alvin most popular?
- Alvin peaked in 1929, reaching #1393 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alvin with classmates?
- Alvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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