Elvin
Every Elvin since 1880 — 21,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elvin
Elvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,647 in 2025 with 102 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,166 American babies have been named Elvin. Its peak came in 1927, when 402 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 102 | #1,647 |
| 2024 | — | — | 118 | #1,513 |
| 2023 | — | — | 118 | #1,502 |
| 2022 | — | — | 98 | #1,724 |
| 2021 | — | — | 99 | #1,668 |
| 2020 | — | — | 105 | #1,563 |
| 2019 | — | — | 115 | #1,488 |
| 2018 | — | — | 121 | #1,447 |
| 2017 | — | — | 105 | #1,557 |
| 2016 | — | — | 117 | #1,472 |
| 2015 | — | — | 128 | #1,362 |
| 2014 | — | — | 132 | #1,324 |
| 2013 | — | — | 136 | #1,280 |
| 2012 | — | — | 144 | #1,229 |
| 2011 | — | — | 143 | #1,223 |
| 2010 | — | — | 137 | #1,270 |
| 2009 | — | — | 154 | #1,175 |
| 2008 | — | — | 185 | #1,029 |
| 2007 | — | — | 214 | #927 |
| 2006 | — | — | 169 | #1,062 |
| 2005 | — | — | 182 | #960 |
| 2004 | — | — | 176 | #954 |
| 2003 | — | — | 161 | #986 |
| 2002 | — | — | 142 | #1,067 |
| 2001 | — | — | 137 | #1,056 |
| 2000 | — | — | 131 | #1,081 |
| 1995 | — | — | 110 | #1,072 |
| 1990 | — | — | 122 | #934 |
| 1985 | — | — | 121 | #808 |
| 1980 | — | — | 113 | #829 |
| 1975 | — | — | 115 | #773 |
| 1970 | — | — | 131 | #718 |
| 1965 | — | — | 122 | #673 |
| 1960 | — | — | 176 | #588 |
| 1955 | — | — | 170 | #569 |
| 1950 | — | — | 182 | #495 |
| 1945 | — | — | 176 | #448 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,609 | 200 | #407 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,895 | 241 | #353 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,195 | 341 | #307 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,460 | 348 | #305 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,778 | 331 | #318 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,586 | 301 | #287 |
| 1910 | — | — | 54 | #340 |
| 1905 | — | — | 27 | #417 |
| 1900 | — | — | 24 | #471 |
| 1895 | — | — | 25 | #385 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #640 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #557 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #612 |
Famous people named Elvin
- Elvin Jones Musician · 1927–2004
- Elvin Hayes Basketball player · b. 1945
- Elvin Bishop Musician · b. 1942
- Elvin Beqiri Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elvin in 2025?
Elvin ranked #1,647 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 102 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elvin?
21,166 babies have been named Elvin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elvin most popular?
Elvin peaked in 1927, when 402 newborns received the name.
Is Elvin a boy or girl name?
Elvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elvin rising or falling?
Elvin has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Elvin?
Well-known people named Elvin include Elvin Jones (musician), Elvin Hayes (basketball player), Elvin Bishop (musician).