Total births
5,206
Unisex name · since 1881
Alvis
Alvis has 5,206 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6479
- among boys today
- 5,206
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Alvis is the #6479 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 5,206 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Alvis recorded 5,206 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #6479 nationally today, ahead of 55% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #6479 among boys today
- 5,206 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Alvis is currently the #6479 unisex name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 5,206 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6479
- among boys today
- 5,206
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Alvis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6479
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Alvis was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
101 babies were named Alvis in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Alvis compares
5,206 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alvis's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alvis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,206 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 101 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alvis's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 101, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alvis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#6,479
Active since
1881
Alvis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 101
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Alvis popularity over time - girls
326 total births recorded since 1911 (Alvis as girls' name)
Alvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Alvis's strongest decade.
916 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Alvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 46
1880s
46 births
- 1890s 73
1890s
73 births
- 1900s 105
1900s
105 births
- 1910s
1910s
645 births
- 1920s
1920s
916 births
- 1930s
1930s
783 births
- 1940s
1940s
742 births
- 1950s
1950s
659 births
- 1960s
1960s
374 births
- 1970s 265
1970s
265 births
- 1980s 200
1980s
200 births
- 1990s 129
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 75
2000s
75 births
- 2010s 121
2010s
121 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 916 births (18% of all-time use).
How Alvis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Alvis's total volume
Alvis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Alvis by state
Where Alvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 906 | 17.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 528 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 182 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 163 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 153 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 147 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 104 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 101 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Alvis's total US births 17.4%
Even split
906 of 5,206 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Alvis appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alvis? ▼
5,206 babies have been named Alvis since 1881. It currently ranks #6479 among boys. The peak year was 1924 with 101 births.
When was Alvis most popular? ▼
Alvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 916 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Alvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alvis are Texas (906 births), North Carolina (528 births), Kentucky (182 births).
Is Alvis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alvis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,206 births, and as a girl's name it has 326 births.
How long has the name Alvis been used? ▼
Alvis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 145 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Alvis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alvin, Alvaro, Alva, Alvie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alvis's data
- Alvis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (916 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Alviss (906 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alvis
Nearby Names Like Alvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alvis
Alvin Boy
#791 161,414 births
Alvaro Boy
#769 17,357 births
Alva Boy
#8988 11,269 births
Alvie Boy
#10941 4,094 births
Alvah Boy
#12352 1,808 births
Compare Alvis side by side: Alvis vs Alvin Alvis vs Alvaro Alvis vs Alva
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Alvis
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2,392 births · Peak 1951
Garret #6480
13,247 births · Peak 2000
Richmond #6477
4,305 births · Peak 1921
Antone #6481
5,967 births · Peak 1921
Buster #6476
8,173 births · Peak 1918
Talmage #6482
2,281 births · Peak 1922
Llewellyn #6475
3,414 births · Peak 1916
Wiliam #6483
1,256 births · Peak 1982
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alvis: #6479 Unisex Name - 5,206 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alvis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alvis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.