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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alvey — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alveera|Alvi
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Alvey

AL-vee · 2 syllables

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#12404
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in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#4369 in 2021
5yr change
-1524 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12404 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Alvey

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12404

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1524 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alvey scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishBoy2-syllableRareVintageNature-adjacentPre-peak
Character
independent thinkerquiet strengthsteadfast loyaltycreative spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Alvey is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12404 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1524 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12404 · very rare
Alvey at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Old Celtic roots meaning 'elf' or from a variant of Alvin, related to noble and bright qualities.
Language root:Scots Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#4369 in 2021
5yr change:-1524 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AlvinElvinAlecAvery◈Alfie
Similar Style
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Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Rowan◈Leif
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alvey · Overview
Summary

Alvey is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12404 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Vintage character
Alvey carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1524 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
alvey.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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