Alwyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alwyn originates from Old English, meaning 'elf friend'. It evolved through historical forms such as Aelfwine and has variants like Alwin. The name carries traits of friendliness and a connection to nature. Alwyn has no notable biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alwyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.wɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Alwyn is derived from the Old English elements 'aelf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend', thus translating to 'elf friend'.
Meaning
Elf friend
Language Evolution
Aelfwine, Alwyn, Alwin
Historical Usage
Alwyn was historically used in England and gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in the Anglo-Saxon era.
Variants & Derivatives
Alwin, Alwynne, Alwynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Alwyn is considered a classic name with a gentle and friendly connotation, though it is relatively uncommon.
Famous People
Alwyn Crawshaw, Alwyn Williams
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Boy Name Trend
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✨ Alwyn Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 34 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alwyn"
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 "Alwyn"
"Alwyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2339th of 7545 | 195 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2694th of 6773 | 147 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3044th of 7552 | 141 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6839th of 10718 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12177th of 24088 | 55 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8004th of 23106 | 112 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8382nd of 9107 | 8 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Alwyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- |
63.67% 2857th/4487 |
- |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alwyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Alwyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alwyn" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Alwyn" in the United States
The name Alwyn is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Alwyn has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Alwyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2339th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2694th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3044th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12177th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8004th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8382nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alwyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.