Alwyn
Alwyn is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Great white, fair, or wise friend.
Origin and history
Alwyn is a masculine name with roots in Welsh and Old English. It is traditionally derived from Welsh elements meaning 'great white' or 'fair', or from Old English names meaning 'wise friend' or 'elf friend'. In the United States, it remains a rare, vintage choice that has seen slight modern interest.
Popularity in the United States
724 babies in the United States have been named Alwyn since 1880. It ranks #3952 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- NY (78.3 %)
- CA (21.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 92 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Famous people named Alwyn
- Alwyn Lopez Jarreau: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Alwyn has independent roots in Welsh, referring to a river or fair color, and in Old English, where it shares roots with Alvin.
- Fewer than 1,000 total births have been recorded under this spelling in U.S. SSA records since 1880.