Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #638 in 2007 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 47 births ranking #704. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 309.1%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 7,363 boys born was named Alvin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.