Alvin

Alvin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Alvin isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alvin is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Alvin was, in the past month, the 5066th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Alvin is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alvin was viewed 61 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Alvin's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alvin is most adored in Delaware, Connecticut and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Indiana and Wisconsin.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alvin.

Most popular breeds named Alvin:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Cockapoo
3. Pug
4. Maltese
5. Corgi

Alvin is found in these categories:

british

Associated with Alvin Stardust, a popular British singer in the 70s.

friendly

Alvin echoes warmth, playfulness, and a chipper, approachable demeanor.

scottish

Derived from old English, not directly linked to Scottish culture/language.

old-fashioned

Chipmunk fame aside, its popularity peaked in the 1920s!