Alvin is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #838 in 2025 with 294 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 658 births ranking #436. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 41.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,810 boys born was named Alvin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.