Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #753 in 2015 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 2015, approximately 1 in every 7,749 boys born was named Alvin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.