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How Many People Are Named Elvin?
Estimated people named Elvin living in the U.S. today
10,831
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 21,064
- Peak year: 1927 (402 births)
- Estimated living today: 10,831
Elvin by age group — who carries the name today?
Elvin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Elvin
Elvin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 21,064 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 10,831 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 31,558 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Elvins 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 Elvin in the US?
An estimated 10,831 people named Elvin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Elvin rare — about 1 in 31,558 Americans.
Is Elvin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Elvin is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Elvin most popular?
Elvin peaked in 1927, when 402 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Elvin?
Elvin ranks #2,306 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).