Alvin is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #436 in 2008 with 658 recorded births. This places Alvin in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 658 births ranking #436. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 31.9%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 3,100 boys born was named Alvin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.