Declining since 2010, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Alwin since 1895
Babies named Alwin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alwin's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 156 |
| 1920s | 180 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Alwin is a name of Old English and Germanic origin, meaning 'noble friend' or 'elf friend.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1895, the same year it reached its peak rank, indicating it has always been a rare choice. Over the past century, its use has declined, and since 2010 the trajectory has been falling. The name has never been associated with any particular state or region, remaining a quiet, scholarly alternative to more common vintage names like Edwin or Alvin.
Alwin is derived from the Old English elements ælf (elf) and wine (friend), or from the Old German Adalwin, from adal (noble) and wini (friend). It has been used in England since the early Middle Ages but fell out of common use, seeing a revival in the 19th century alongside other medieval names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Winnie
Sibling names for Alwin
Names that share Alwin's style, for a brother or sister.
