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How Many People Are Named Alvin?
Estimated people named Alvin living in the U.S. today
76,732
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 162,206
- Peak year: 1927 (2,908 births)
- Estimated living today: 76,732
Alvin by age group — who carries the name today?
Alvin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alvin
Alvin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 162,206 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 76,732 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,454 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alvins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Alvin in the US?
An estimated 76,732 people named Alvin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alvin rare — about 1 in 4,454 Americans.
Is Alvin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alvin is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Alvin most popular?
Alvin peaked in 1927, when 2,908 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alvin?
Alvin ranks #666 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).