boy's name · in the US
Elvin
EL-vin (English)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Boy (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 22,612
Elvin is a boy's name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 102 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Elvin is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1927, when 402 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 32,503 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elvin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 146 |
| 1890s | 190 |
| 1900s | 326 |
| 1910s | 2,141 |
| 1920s | 3,450 |
| 1930s | 2,587 |
| 1940s | 2,029 |
| 1950s | 1,830 |
| 1960s | 1,444 |
| 1970s | 1,203 |
| 1980s | 1,096 |
| 1990s | 1,155 |
| 2000s | 1,651 |
| 2010s | 1,278 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 640 |
How Popular Is Elvin?
In 2025, Elvin was given to 102 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Elvin Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elvin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elvin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elvin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Elvin is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Boys' 0% girls · 1,098 babies
- Canada Boys' 0% girls · 166 babies
- England & Wales Both 13% girls · 161 babies
- France Both 47% girls · 160 babies
How to Say Elvin
- English EL-vin /ˈɛlvɪn/
Sibling Names for Elvin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elvin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elvin
How popular is the name Elvin?
In 2025, Elvin was given to 102 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Elvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Elvin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elvin?
Elvin has 2 syllables.
When was Elvin most popular?
Elvin peaked in 1927, when 402 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Elvin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elvin currently ranks #1,072 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.