Alquin
Of Germanic origin, an Old English masculine name meaning "noble friend".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Alquin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alquin today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alquin births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alquin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alquin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,340
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Alquin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alquin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alquin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alquin
The given name Alquin has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old High German name Alchwin. This name is a combination of two elements: "alah" meaning "temple" and "win" meaning "friend." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD and was popular among the Franks and other Germanic tribes in central Europe.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Alquin can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the 8th century. It was the name of a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from around 735 to 804 AD. Alquin, also known as Alcuin of York, was a prominent figure in the Carolingian Renaissance and served as a leading advisor to Charlemagne, the King of the Franks.
Another notable bearer of the name was Alquin of Arras, a 12th-century French philosopher and theologian who lived from around 1090 to 1166. He was a prominent figure in the scholastic movement and made significant contributions to the development of medieval philosophy.
In the 13th century, Alquin of Beverley was an English chronicler and historian who lived from around 1190 to 1270. He is best known for his work "Reliquiae Antiquae," which provides valuable insights into the history and customs of the Anglo-Saxons.
The name Alquin also appears in the historical records of the Holy Roman Empire, with Alquin of Aix being a notable figure from the 9th century. He was a scholar and theologian who served as the head of the Palace School under Charlemagne.
In more recent times, the name Alquin was borne by Alquin Chantegril, a French cyclist who competed in the 1936 Tour de France and was born in 1909.
While the name Alquin has its roots in the Germanic languages and was prominent during the medieval period, it has become less common in modern times. However, its historical significance and association with notable scholars and thinkers from the past make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Alquin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alquin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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FAQ
Alquin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alquin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alquin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Alquin a common name?
We classify Alquin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alquin most popular?
The single biggest year for Alquin was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alquin is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alquin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alquin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alquin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alquin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alquin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alquin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Alquin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.