Alwin
Pronunciation: [ ALW-ihn ]
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Alwin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 358 babies have been named Alwin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alwin is past its peak , currently ranked #29,879 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,879
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alwin
Alwin is a boy name .
Alwin is currently ranked #29,879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alwin include Alw, Aly, Alie, and Alwkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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