An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.
Alvy is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Alvie or Alvin, derived from the Old English Aelfwine meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend.' The name gained cultural currency through the protagonist of Woody Allen's 1977 film Annie Hall, where Alvy Singer became an iconic character.
Alvy carries the vintage charm of an old-fashioned nickname — endearingly informal, with the kind of personality that makes it hard to forget.
Alvy has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1882.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 51 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 79 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 70 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 16 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #12233 |
| 1958 | 5 | #3965 |
| 1956 | 5 | #3955 |
| 1955 | 8 | #2972 |
| 1952 | 7 | #3100 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3704 |
| 1947 | 7 | #3099 |
| 1943 | 6 | #3239 |
| 1942 | 10 | #2386 |
| 1941 | 6 | #3146 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3144 |
| 1935 | 7 | #2961 |
| 1934 | 7 | #2980 |
| 1933 | 7 | #3014 |
| 1932 | 11 | #2319 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3400 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2181 |
| 1929 | 6 | #3570 |
| 1927 | 8 | #3159 |
| 1926 | 12 | #2440 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1882–2021) · Methodology