Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #706 in 2010 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 47 births ranking #704. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 290.9%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 8,052 boys born was named Alvin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.