Boy
Alvin
noble friend, elf friend
About Alvin
Friendly and approachable, this name carries a warm, gentle quality that immediately puts people at ease. It has vintage appeal without feeling dated, offering a sweet spot between old-fashioned charm and contemporary usability. The name has a certain quirky intelligence to it, perhaps reinforced by cultural associations with cleverness and creativity. It's distinctive enough to stand out but familiar enough to feel comfortable, never requiring spelling explanations or pronunciation guides. There's an understated kindness embedded in this name, suggesting someone thoughtful, reliable, and good-natured. For parents seeking something outside current trends while maintaining accessibility, this represents a solid choice that ages gracefully through all life stages.
Popularity of the Name Alvin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #132 | ||||
| 1881 | #115 | ||||
| 1882 | #113 | ||||
| 1883 | #113 | ||||
| 1884 | #106 | ||||
| 1885 | #111 | ||||
| 1886 | #123 | ||||
| 1887 | #107 | ||||
| 1888 | #106 | ||||
| 1889 | #113 | ||||
| 1890 | #112 | ||||
| 1891 | #115 | ||||
| 1892 | #109 | ||||
| 1893 | #107 | ||||
| 1894 | #108 | ||||
| 1895 | #103 | ||||
| 1896 | #102 | ||||
| 1897 | #97 | ||||
| 1898 | #104 | ||||
| 1899 | #103 | ||||
| 1900 | #105 | ||||
| 1901 | #95 | ||||
| 1902 | #99 | ||||
| 1903 | #90 | ||||
| 1904 | #88 | ||||
| 1905 | #92 | ||||
| 1906 | #95 | ||||
| 1907 | #99 | ||||
| 1908 | #89 | ||||
| 1909 | #82 | ||||
| 1910 | #85 | ||||
| 1911 | #89 | ||||
| 1912 | #86 | ||||
| 1913 | #82 | ||||
| 1914 | #78 | ||||
| 1915 | #81 | ||||
| 1916 | #82 | ||||
| 1917 | #81 | ||||
| 1918 | #80 | ||||
| 1919 | #76 | ||||
| 1920 | #76 | ||||
| 1921 | #73 | ||||
| 1922 | #73 | ||||
| 1923 | #73 | ||||
| 1924 | #73 | ||||
| 1925 | #70 | ||||
| 1926 | #72 | ||||
| 1927 | #66 | ||||
| 1928 | #72 | ||||
| 1929 | #77 | ||||
| 1930 | #79 | ||||
| 1931 | #80 | ||||
| 1932 | #87 | ||||
| 1933 | #88 | ||||
| 1934 | #93 | ||||
| 1935 | #91 | ||||
| 1936 | #96 | ||||
| 1937 | #99 | ||||
| 1938 | #98 | ||||
| 1939 | #103 | ||||
| 1940 | #106 | ||||
| 1941 | #107 | ||||
| 1942 | #115 | ||||
| 1943 | #113 | ||||
| 1944 | #115 | ||||
| 1945 | #120 | ||||
| 1946 | #126 | ||||
| 1947 | #129 | ||||
| 1948 | #124 | ||||
| 1949 | #128 | ||||
| 1950 | #121 | ||||
| 1951 | #121 | ||||
| 1952 | #128 | ||||
| 1953 | #140 | #203 | |||
| 1954 | #135 | ||||
| 1955 | #134 | ||||
| 1956 | #134 | ||||
| 1957 | #144 | ||||
| 1958 | #154 | ||||
| 1959 | #153 | ||||
| 1960 | #166 | ||||
| 1961 | #168 | ||||
| 1962 | #177 | ||||
| 1963 | #197 | ||||
| 1964 | #195 | ||||
| 1965 | #190 | ||||
| 1966 | #196 | ||||
| 1967 | #193 | ||||
| 1968 | #209 | ||||
| 1969 | #221 | ||||
| 1970 | #223 | ||||
| 1971 | #230 | ||||
| 1972 | #243 | ||||
| 1973 | #241 | #291 | |||
| 1974 | #247 | #251 | |||
| 1975 | #240 | #292 | |||
| 1976 | #257 | #223 | |||
| 1977 | #259 | #335 | |||
| 1978 | #252 | #283 | |||
| 1979 | #259 | #326 | |||
| 1980 | #254 | ||||
| 1981 | #270 | #292 | |||
| 1982 | #270 | #235 | |||
| 1983 | #289 | #237 | |||
| 1984 | #295 | ||||
| 1985 | #291 | #308 | |||
| 1986 | #301 | #284 | |||
| 1987 | #294 | ||||
| 1988 | #317 | ||||
| 1989 | #297 | ||||
| 1990 | #331 | ||||
| 1991 | #350 | #404 | |||
| 1992 | #369 | #475 | |||
| 1993 | #364 | #378 | |||
| 1994 | #409 | #509 | |||
| 1995 | #415 | #432 | |||
| 1996 | #450 | #372 | #377 | ||
| 1997 | #424 | #956 | #359 | ||
| 1998 | #440 | #968 | #471 | ||
| 1999 | #443 | #494 | |||
| 2000 | #456 | #441 | |||
| 2001 | #447 | #962 | #465 | ||
| 2002 | #457 | #517 | |||
| 2003 | #510 | #889 | #503 | #588 | |
| 2004 | #505 | #674 | #513 | #605 | |
| 2005 | #483 | #747 | #402 | #544 | |
| 2006 | #503 | #766 | #491 | #674 | |
| 2007 | #505 | #694 | #531 | #583 | |
| 2008 | #436 | #830 | #446 | #429 | |
| 2009 | #562 | #867 | #708 | #649 | |
| 2010 | #526 | #736 | #358 | #373 | #623 |
| 2011 | #548 | #955 | #553 | ||
| 2012 | #521 | #751 | #503 | ||
| 2013 | #570 | #774 | #395 | #592 | |
| 2014 | #595 | #879 | #470 | ||
| 2015 | #601 | #802 | #535 | ||
| 2016 | #585 | #427 | #562 | ||
| 2017 | #603 | #786 | #427 | #713 | #456 |
| 2018 | #655 | #400 | #581 | ||
| 2019 | #663 | #867 | #556 | ||
| 2020 | #682 | #620 | |||
| 2021 | #770 | #978 | #726 | #752 | |
| 2022 | #737 | #649 | |||
| 2023 | #765 | #955 | #735 | #693 | |
| 2024 | #791 | #760 | #959 | ||
| 2025 | #838 | #792 | #839 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alvin
Names Similar to Alvin
Nicknames for Alvin
- Al
- Vin
- Vinny
- Alvy
Famous People Named Alvin
| Alvin Ailey | Influential American choreographer and dancer |
| Alvin York | World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient |
| Alvin Toffler | Futurist and author of "Future Shock" |
| Alvin Stardust | English pop singer and actor |
| Alvin Plantinga | Noted American philosopher |
| Alvin Kamara | Professional American football player |
| Alvin Greene | American political figure |
| Alvin C. York | American astronaut and pilot |
| Alvin Langdon Coburn | Pioneering photographer |
| Alvin Martin | Retired English footballer |
| Alvin Lee | British blues-rock guitarist |
| Alvin Dark | Former Major League Baseball player and manager |
| Alvin Curran | American composer and musician |
| Alvin Williams | Former NBA basketball player |
| Alvin Kallicharran | Former West Indian cricketer |
| Alvin Gentry | American basketball coach |
| Alvin Roth | Nobel laureate in Economics |
| Alvin Lucier | American composer and sound artist |
| Alvin Robertson | Former NBA basketball player |
Characters Named Alvin
| Alvin Simonson | Character from John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" |
| Alvin "Al" Bundy | From the TV show "Married... with Children" |
| Alvin Fernald | Protagonist of the children's book series by Clifford B. Hicks |
| Alvin Seville | Chipmunk character from "Alvin and the Chipmunks" |
| Alvin Underwood | Character from the novel "Paper Towns" by John Green |
| Alvin Straight | Based on a real person, portrayed in the movie "The Straight Story" |
| Alvin Maker | Protagonist of the "Tales of Alvin Maker" book series by Orson Scott Card |
| Alvin Murphy | Character from the TV show "Z Nation" |
| Alvin Draper | Character from the movie "Pleasantville" |
| Alvin "Al" Templeton | Character from Stephen King's novel "11/22/63" |
| Alvin "Al" Clair | Character from the TV show "Quantum Leap" |
| Alvin the Treacherous | Character from the "How to Train Your Dragon" book and film series |
| Alvin "Al" Pocoloco | Character from the manga and anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" |
| Alvin H. Davenport | Character from the novel "The Hotel New Hampshire" by John Irving |
| Alvin the Dwarf | Character from C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" |
| Alvin Marsh | Character from Stephen King's novel "It" |
| Alvin "Ace" Merrill | Character from Stephen King's novel "The Body" - adapted into the movie "Stand by Me" |