The nameAlvin
Alvin is an English name, given in France mostly in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It comes from the Old English Ælfwine, from ælf, "elf", and wine, "friend".
Origin
English.
History
Found in France since the 1910s, Alvin peaked there in the early 1990s and is still given today, quietly. It is also the name of the leader of the Chipmunks, the famous cartoon squirrels.
Popularity of the name Alvin
Alvin in France
Alvin was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 745 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Alvin. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Alvin in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Alvin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alvin mean?
It comes from the Old English Ælfwine, from ælf, "elf", and wine, "friend".
What is the origin of the name Alvin?
English.
Is Alvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Alvin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Alvin?
Variants and related names of Alvin include Alvina.