How Many People Are Named Alvah?

1,880

people in the United States are named Alvah

1 in 178,191 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#7815

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0006%

Of US population

Peak Year

1916

62 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: AL-və (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "his highness" in Hebrew. This name is mentioned in the Old Testament as belonging to a descendant of Esau.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.8%
Male
96.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 95.4 years old

Young (<30) 23
1.2%
Adult (30–60) 113
6%
Senior (>60) 1,744
92.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Virginia 56
New York 25
Maine 21
Massachusetts 11
New Jersey 10
Georgia 5
North Carolina 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Alvah"

  • 5 babies were named Alvah in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1916
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Virginia

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