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Summary

The name Alvin originates from the Old English Aelfwine, meaning 'elf friend.' It has evolved through various historical forms before becoming the modern name we know today. Alvin is associated with friendliness and warmth, has no biblical relevance, and has gained popularity since the 19th century.

The name Alvin is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Alvin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Alvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 76th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 99th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 146th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 234th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 339th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 489th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 661st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2084th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2213th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5491st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9858th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Alvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.