Alvin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1132 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alvin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1132
US Rank #791
About the Name Alvin
Alvin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #638 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alvin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #791, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alvin
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Alvin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alvin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alvin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 81 places in the last five years. Its peak was #638 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alvin is more popular in the US (#791) than in the UK (#1132). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Alvin ranks #791 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
25
UK babies named Alvin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 81 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alvin
Likely around 1 other Alvin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Alvin Francis Karpis was a Canadian–American criminal of Lithuanian descent known for being a leader of the Barker–Karpis Gang in the 1930s. Nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, Karpis led the gang along with Fred Barker and Arthur "Doc" Barker.