Name Alvin
Alvin is a masculine name with Old English origins. It is considered a ubiquitous name that has remained stable in popularity recently.
Meaning of the name Alvin
Origins and Core Meaning
Noble friend (from Old English "aelf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend")Elf friend (from Old English "aelf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend").
Detailed Insights on Alvin
Origins
Key Personality Traits
Personal Meanings of the Name Alvin
Alvin Overview & Analysis
Gender statistics
Alvin is predominantly a boy's name with a strong masculine identity. Among 153,164 people named Alvin, 153,143 are male and 21 are female resulting in a 100% male distribution. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Alvin's strong masculine identity.
Data Explanation
This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Alvin's gender association.
Popularity
Alvin classified as an ubiquitous name and ranks 495 in the Namedary database. It has remained stable over time, and remained stable recently. The chance of meeting someone named Alvin is nearly 0.04%, or about one in 2,000+ people.
Based on the latest data from 2021 (756), 2022 (319), 2023 (279), Alvin's year-to-year percentage change in popularity is 14.34%. The name Alvin was most popular in 1927, making up 0.13% of baby names (or about one in 700+ babies), and reached its lowest point in 2021 with a usage rate of 0.01%.
Country-Specific Prevalence
| Flag | Country | Rank | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 463 | 0.05% | |
| Canada | 1,066 | 0.01% | |
| New Zealand | 1,859 | 0.001% | |
| United Kingdom | 2,015 | 0.004% | |
| Australia | 2,261 | 0.001% |
People named Alvin are predominantly found in United States (US), particularly in Texas (TX), where it makes up 0.05% of the population.
Data Source
The data in this section was gathered from a variety of sources, including:
- United States: Social Security Administration (https://www.ssa.gov/)
- Canada: Government of Ontario (https://data.ontario.ca/). Alberta’s top baby names (https://www.alberta.ca/). B.C.'s Most Popular Baby Names (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/)
- United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/)
- Australia: Government of South Australia (https://data.sa.gov.au/). Government of New South Wales (https://www.nsw.gov.au/). Northern Territory Government (https://nt.gov.au/)
- New Zealand: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (https://www.data.govt.nz/)
- Supplemental Sources: To enrich our data-driven approach, we supplement our primary sources with information from credible websites, academic publications, and expert opinions. This ensures that we provide a well-rounded perspective on baby names.
To enhance readability, percentages are rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
Additional Information on Alvin
Pronunciation and Phonetics
- Name
- Alvin
- Pronunciation
- AE-l-v-ih-n
- AL-vin
- alvin
- IPA Notation
- æˈlvɪn
- Syllable
- Stressed:Al-vin
- Syllable Count:2 Syllables
Chinese Translation of the Name Alvin
- Translation
- 阿尔文
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : ā ěr wén
- Feng Shui
- 阿Earth尔Fire文Water
Alvin in Numerology
| A | L | V | I | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | |||
| 3 | 4 | 5 |
Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):
Alvin's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 1
- You yearn to become an independent individual, embrace your uniqueness, and think outside the box.
- You are motivated by taking responsibility and initiating projects, standing your ground in competition.
- You dislike being told what to do and have no intention of following the crowd or seeking conquest, victory, or glory.
Alvin's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 3
- You bring joy and laughter to those around you.
- You live happily and are the life of the party.
- You are intelligent, quick-witted, and have a bright appearance.
Alvin's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 22
- You have the ability to transform dreams into reality and implement ambitious plans and projects that benefit humanity.
- You are humane, friendly, charismatic, idealistic, realistic, confident, strong, courageous, and full of potential.
- You can swiftly capitalize on your potential to achieve your goals.
Famous People Named Alvin
- Alvin Ailey (American dancer and choreographer)
- Alvin Stardust (British singer and songwriter)
- Alvin Toffler (American writer and futurist)
User-Submitted Information about Alvin
Devil_bibi1
Gender: Masculine
Usages: Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic
Meaning: Younger form of ALFVIN as well as a younger form of Old High German ADALWIN.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Alvin
(Information from name #223058 originally submitted by an anonymous user)M8ger_owner2
Also Estonian: https://www.stat.ee/public/apps/nimed/
Centaur1607
In 2018, 54 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Alvin who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 489th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Conclusion
Alvin is a name that embodies the qualities of an amiable friend, with a touch of mischief and a connection to the magical realm of elves.
Mr_bocaj4
Alvin is Germanic origin (adal+wine). It means "noble friend".
Hairyconkers
Also a Celtic/Gaelic word literally translating to "elf friend." (Friend of the elves.)
Doomxpure
There is nothing Celtic/Gaelic about this name and it couldn't possibly meanFriend of the Elvesin that context because Elves are from Germanic mythology not Celtic.