Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Alwin

Alwin is a German and Dutch form of Alvin and may refer to:Alwin-Broder Albrecht (1903–1945), German naval officer, one of Adolf Hitler's adjutants during World War II Alwin Berger (1871–1931), German botanist and contributor to the nomenclature of succulent plants Alwin Boerst (1910–1944), German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace Alwin Bully (1948–2023), Dominican cultural administrator,…

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#1,306 (1915)
Total Babies
896
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1895
First Year
2023
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1306
Peak Rank
896
Total Count
88
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alwin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alwin is a German and Dutch form of Alvin and may refer to:Alwin-Broder Albrecht (1903–1945), German naval officer, one of Adolf Hitler's adjutants during World War II Alwin Berger (1871–1931), German botanist and contributor to the nomenclature of succulent plants Alwin Boerst (1910–1944), German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace Alwin Bully (1948–2023), Dominican cultural administrator,…

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The Story of Alwin

Alwin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1895, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 26 Alwins were born — ranking #1,306 that year. As of 2026, Alwin ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 896 Alwins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alwin

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alwin

What does the name Alwin mean?
Alwin is a German and Dutch form of Alvin and may refer to:Alwin-Broder Albrecht (1903–1945), German naval officer, one of Adolf Hitler's adjutants during World War II Alwin Berger (1871–1931), German botanist and contributor to the nomenclature of succulent plants Alwin Boerst (1910–1944), German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace Alwin Bully (1948–2023), Dominican cultural administrator,…
How popular is Alwin in 2026?
In 2026, Alwin ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alwin most popular?
Alwin reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,306 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alwin most popular?
Alwin has historically been most popular in Illinois, California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alwin.
Is Alwin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alwin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Alwin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alwin include Seward, Fern, Onnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Alwin

Alwin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 896 births in the dataset. Alwin's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,306. Use the chart and map above to compare Alwin'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.