Holding steady.
Popularity of Alvine since 1911
Babies named Alvine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alvine's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alvine is an exceptionally rare name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1911, which also marks its peak year of usage. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency. The name's rarity means it has never ranked in the top 1000, and no top states of usage are recorded. Alvine's uncertain etymology adds to its obscurity; it is likely a variant of Alvin or a feminine form of Albinus. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with vintage charm, Alvine offers a unique choice.
Alvine is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Alvin, which comes from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'elf friend'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Albinus, from the Latin 'albus' (white). The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, but has never achieved widespread popularity.
“Alvine” around the world
Where Alvine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Vine
Sibling names for Alvine
Names that share Alvine's style, for a brother or sister.
