Elvin
boy name#1644 in 2025Elvin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #284 in 1927, ranks #1644 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1644
rank today
#284
peak (1927)
102
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #495 |
| 1890s | #450 |
| 1900s | #379 |
| 1910s | #322 |
| 1920s | #312 |
| 1930s | #347 |
| 1940s | #442 |
| 1950s | #540 |
| 1960s | #643 |
| 1970s | #757 |
| 1980s | #872 |
| 1990s | #1055 |
| 2000s | #1028 |
| 2010s | #1362 |
| 2020s | #1601 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elvin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Elvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elvin alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elvin in 2025?
- Elvin ranks #1644 among US boy names in 2025, with 102 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elvin most popular?
- Elvin peaked in 1927, reaching #284 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elvin with classmates?
- Elvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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