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Alvin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Alvin was most popular in 1927, when 2,908 American babies were given the name — ranking #162 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,713, with 294 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 162,512 people named Alvin.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#162
Births that year2,908
Total since 1880162,512

Alvin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Alvin’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "noble friend"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org