Alvie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alvie originates from the Old English 'Ælfwynn', meaning 'elf joy'. It has evolved through various historical forms, maintaining its roots in the concept of joy associated with mythical creatures. Alvie does not have biblical relevance, but it gained recognition in the 19th century. Today, it is viewed as a unique and endearing name with several variants, and it is associated with notable individuals.
The name Alvie is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alvie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Alvie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 666th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 784th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1228th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2270th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5695th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14707th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9297th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2025th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2877th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6870th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alvie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alvie"
Pronunciation
/ˈælvi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Alvie is derived from the Old English name 'Ælfwynn', which combines the elements 'ælf', meaning 'elf', and 'wynn', meaning 'joy' or 'bliss'.
Meaning
Elf joy
Language Evolution
Ælfwynn (Old English), Alvyn (Middle English), Alvie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Alvie has been used as a given name since the 19th century and has seen varying degrees of popularity in different regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Alvin, Alva, Alvyn
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Alvie is perceived as an uncommon yet charming name with a whimsical quality, often associated with friendliness and warmth.
Famous People
Alvie McGhee - American artist, Alvie Smith - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alvie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alvie"
"Alvie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 666th of 7545 | 1,447 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 784th of 6773 | 1,188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1228th of 7552 | 733 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2270th of 10718 | 281 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5695th of 16616 | 116 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14707th of 24088 | 33 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9297th of 23106 | 86 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2025th of 9107 | 315 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2877th of 9204 | 178 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6870th of 12526 | 53 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18485th of 30306 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Alvie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.87% 692nd/1416 |
78.61% 1084th/1379 |
21.77% 515th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.59% 844th/1546 |
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26.39% 621st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
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38.87% 1109th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alvie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
68.22% 1614th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alvie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alvie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.