Elvin
Boy name · #1645 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Elvin? In official American birth records, Elvin has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 102 baby boys were named Elvin, placing it at #1645 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1359, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Elvin.
Babies named Elvin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Elvin first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1927, when 392 boys were named Elvin — good for #284 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Elvin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Elvin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Elvin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Elvin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Elvin is most common
State-level data for Elvin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Elvin
Statistically, parents drawn to Elvin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ervin, Irvin, Mervin, Alvin, and Erwin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Elvin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1510 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1501 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1720 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1667 |
| 2020 | 105 | #1563 |
| 2019 | 115 | #1485 |
| 2018 | 121 | #1443 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1554 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1467 |
| 2015 | 128 | #1359 |
| 2014 | 132 | #1321 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1277 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1226 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1219 |
| 2010 | 137 | #1267 |
| 2009 | 154 | #1173 |
| 2008 | 185 | #1029 |
| 2007 | 214 | #925 |
| 2006 | 169 | #1058 |
| 2005 | 182 | #959 |
| 2004 | 176 | #954 |
| 2003 | 161 | #983 |
| 2002 | 142 | #1064 |
| 2001 | 137 | #1053 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Elvin?
In official American birth records, the name Elvin first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Elvin a popular boy name?
Elvin ranked #1645 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1359.
When was the name Elvin most popular?
Elvin peaked in 1927, when 392 American boys received the name (ranked #284 that year). Since 1927 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Elvin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Elvin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.