How Many People Are Named Alwin?

Complete statistics for the name Alwin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alwin
Very Rare
German

Alwin, a very rare male name, is held by just 374 people in the US, making up 1 in 882,809 Americans. The majority of those named Alwin are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~501
Living in US
1 in 661,575
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Germanic origin, meaning 'noble friend'
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 suggests adaptability and freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,133
Worldwide Bearers
#23,119
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
14,636
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,305
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,383
🇳🇱 Netherlands
3,077
🇮🇳 India
2,152
🇺🇸 United States
1,134
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
991
🇿🇦 South Africa
625
🇦🇹 Austria
474
🇸🇷 Suriname
378

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
374 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 76
153
Would be under 30 (17%)
85
Would be 30–60 (9%)
658
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 896 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
18
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alwin Through the Generations

Alwin has been a name that's seen better days, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1915 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, it's a much rarer find, with only 374 people bearing the name across the United States. The average age of someone named Alwin is 76, which is quite telling of its generational skew, with 73% of those named Alwin being over 60 years old. This makes it a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with fewer younger individuals carrying on the legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10
Illinois 6
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Alwin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alwin's German roots

📄 About the Name Alwin

How Many People Have the Name Alwin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 501 people in the United States currently share the name Alwin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 661,575 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alwin a Common or Rare Name?

Alwin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alwin Mean?

Alwin means "Germanic origin, meaning 'noble friend'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alwin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alwin Most Popular?

The name Alwin reached peak popularity in 1915, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alwin?

Approximately 501 people named Alwin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 501. That works out to roughly 1 in 661,575 Americans.

Is Alwin a rare name?

Alwin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 661,575 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alwin mean?

Alwin means "Germanic origin, meaning 'noble friend'" and comes from German origins.

Is Alwin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alwin are male and 0% are female.

When was Alwin most popular?

Alwin peaked in 1915 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US501
All-Time Births501
1 in X1 in 661,575
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1915
World Rank#23,119
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.