Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #833 in 2003 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 47 births ranking #704. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 118.2%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 12,480 boys born was named Alvin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.