Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Alvyn

Name: Popularity of the name Alvyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alvyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#3,092 (1932)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1932

First Year

2019

Last Year

1932

Peak Year

#3092

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alvyn

Alvyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1932, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 7 Alvyns were born — ranking #3,092 that year. As of 2026, Alvyn ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Alvyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Alvyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alvyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alvyn

What does the name Alvyn mean?

Alvyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1932. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alvyn in 2026?

In 2026, Alvyn ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Alvyn most popular?

Alvyn reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #3,092 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Alvyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alvyn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alvyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alvyn include Ambus, Forester, Leal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alvyn

Alvyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Alvyn's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #3,092. Use the chart and map above to compare Alvyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.