Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #691 in 2005 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 47 births ranking #704. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 236.4%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 8,363 boys born was named Alvin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.