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Alvin

Boy name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alvin: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1974.

Alvin is of Old English and Germanic origin, derived from Ælfwine or Alwin, meaning “elf friend” or “noble friend.” The name gained modern prominence through Alvin Ailey, the visionary choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Alvin C. York, one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War I. While no major Scottish places share the name directly, it connects to the common Place name element “-vin” meaning friend or lover. A light-hearted cultural association is the animated Alvin and the Chipmunks, which has kept the name familiar across generations. Alvin also appears as a variant of Alwin, a medieval name that fell out of use before being revived in the 19th century.

Boy 5 of 52 years

Peak year
19743 babies
Latest (2014)
#6803 babies
Total births
15since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1974 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).