Elvin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elvin is a name of Old English origin, meaning 'elf friend'. It evolved from the name Aelfwine and has historical forms such as Elvine. The name carries a whimsical character and does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with notable individuals in music and sports.
The name Elvin is most popular in Louisiana, 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, Elvin has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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 male in West. Across generations, 'Elvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 325th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 368th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 562nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 748th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 950th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1097th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1499th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3237th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4426th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Elvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elvin"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlvɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Elvin is derived from the Old English name 'Aelfwine', meaning 'elf friend'. The name combines 'aelf', meaning 'elf', and 'wine', meaning 'friend'.
Meaning
elf friend
Language Evolution
Aelfwine, Elvine, Elvin
Historical Usage
Elvin gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by its use in literature and fantasy genres.
Variants & Derivatives
Elvin, Alvin, Elvina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elvin is perceived as a charming and somewhat whimsical name, often associated with fantasy themes due to its etymological roots.
Famous People
Elvin Jones - American jazz drummer, Elvin Bishop - American musician, Elvin Hayes - American former professional basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elvin"
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 "Elvin"
"Elvin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 325th of 7545 | 5,114 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 368th of 6773 | 4,387 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 562nd of 7552 | 3,437 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 748th of 10718 | 1,927 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 950th of 16616 | 1,770 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1097th of 24088 | 2,443 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1499th of 23106 | 1,392 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3237th of 9107 | 143 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4426th of 9204 | 74 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Elvin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.29% 259th/1416 |
30.89% 426th/1379 |
12.30% 291st/2366 |
29.16% 333rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.67% 335th/1546 |
29.95% 466th/1556 |
13.30% 313th/2353 |
29.80% 461st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.03% 602nd/2227 |
20.33% 494th/2430 |
17.46% 498th/2853 |
26.77% 743rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.83% 876th/2937 |
13.44% 468th/3483 |
22.63% 796th/3518 |
26.26% 1062nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.16% 1443rd/3685 |
11.75% 526th/4475 |
23.84% 1238th/5194 |
17.57% 1110th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.29% 1892nd/4582 |
12.35% 638th/5164 |
15.44% 1129th/7313 |
16.00% 1194th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.38% 2286th/3984 |
22.93% 1029th/4487 |
21.58% 1472nd/6822 |
22.90% 1437th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Elvin" 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 "Elvin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elvin" 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.