Elvin
Elvin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Elvin
- A male given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
Variant of Alvin.
How popular is Elvin?
Since 1880, 234 girls and 20,932 boys in the U.S. have been named Elvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2205 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #284 in 1927. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Elvin
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Elvin FAQ
What does the name Elvin mean?
A male given name. A surname transferred from the given name. Variant of Alvin.
What is the origin of the name Elvin?
Elvin is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Elvin?
Since 1880, 234 girls and 20,932 boys in the U.S. have been named Elvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2205 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #284 in 1927. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elvin a boy or girl name?
Elvin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 234 girls and 20,932 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.