Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Alvan
//ˈælvən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19275 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alvan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alvan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alvan |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 48 |
| 1927 | 53 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 32 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
Alvan through the decades
- Alvan peaked in 1927, when 53 babies were named Alvan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1989–2016), use of Alvan has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.