Elvin
Boy name · #1645 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Elvin in class?
Elvin scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Elvin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Elvins were TX (13), CA (9), FL (7), TN (6), MA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.