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Alvin

Pronunciation: [ ALV-ihn ]

Girl Name #24,159 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alvin is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ALV-ihn.

Parents who love the name Alvin often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#24,159
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Alv Aly Alvie

Also a Boy Name

Alvin is also used as a boy name, ranked #792.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvin

Is Alvin a boy or girl name?
Alvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24159. As a boy name, it is ranked #792. Alvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Alvin?
Alvin is pronounced ALV-ihn.
How popular is the name Alvin?
Alvin is currently ranked #24159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alvin?
Common nicknames for Alvin include Alv, Aly, and Alvie.
Is Alvin a common or rare name?
Alvin is an uncommon name, ranked #24159 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alvin

Alvin is a girl name .

Is Alvin a boy or girl name? Alvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,159 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #792. Alvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alvin is currently ranked #24,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alvin include Alv, Aly, and Alvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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