Alvis
Alvis is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
All-wise or fully wise.
Origin and history
Alvis derives from the Old Norse name Alvíss, meaning 'all-wise'. In Scandinavian mythology, Alvíss was a knowledgeable dwarf who was outwitted by the god Thor. In the United States, it has been a consistently rare masculine name throughout recorded SSA history.
Popularity in the United States
5,206 babies in the United States have been named Alvis since 1880. It ranks #1694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.9 %)
- NC (21.5 %)
- KY (7.4 %)
- OK (6.6 %)
- AR (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 46 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 105 |
| 1910-1920 | 645 |
| 1920-1930 | 916 |
| 1930-1940 | 783 |
| 1940-1950 | 742 |
| 1950-1960 | 659 |
| 1960-1970 | 374 |
| 1970-1980 | 265 |
| 1980-1990 | 200 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Alvis
- Alvis Vitoliņš: Chess Grandmaster
Fun facts
- In Old Norse poetry, Alvíss was a dwarf whose name translates to 'all-wise'.
- Alvis was a famous British automobile and defense manufacturing company active in the 20th century.