Alvina
Alvina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble friend or friend of the elves.
Origin and history
Alvina is a feminine given name of Old High German and Old English origins, meaning noble friend or friend of the elves. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become a rare classic choice in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
10,502 babies in the United States have been named Alvina since 1880. It ranks #1587 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- MN (13.8 %)
- ND (10.3 %)
- WI (10.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 533 |
| 1890-1900 | 981 |
| 1900-1910 | 976 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,075 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,936 |
| 1930-1940 | 979 |
| 1940-1950 | 616 |
| 1950-1960 | 525 |
| 1960-1970 | 356 |
| 1970-1980 | 420 |
| 1980-1990 | 312 |
| 1990-2000 | 259 |
| 2000-2010 | 198 |
| 2010-2019 | 226 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Famous people named Alvina
- Alvina Krause: Theater Director, Educator
Nicknames
Allie, Vina
Fun facts
- Alvina stems from the Old High German name Alfbina or the Old English name Æðelwine.
- The name was significantly more common in the United States during the late Victorian era and early 1900s.