Alvoid
Of uncertain origin, potentially related to words for "harp" or "harmonious".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Alvoid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alvoid today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alvoid births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alvoid. 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
- • The typical person named Alvoid is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Alvoids were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alvoid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,143
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Alvoid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alvoid from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Alvoid remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alvoid 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 Alvoid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alvoid
The name Alvoid is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. The name is thought to derive from the Etruscan word "alvus," meaning "belly" or "womb," and may have been associated with fertility or childbirth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alvoid can be found in the Etruscan funerary inscriptions from the 5th century BC, where it appears as a personal name for both men and women. The name gained popularity among the Etruscans and later spread to other regions of the Italian peninsula.
During the Roman era, the name Alvoid was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots or connections. It appears in various Latin texts and inscriptions from that period, although its usage was relatively limited compared to more common Roman names.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alvoid experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in certain regions of Italy. One notable figure bearing this name was Alvoid Foscari, a Venetian nobleman who lived in the 15th century and served as the Doge (ruler) of Venice from 1423 to 1457.
Another notable individual with the name Alvoid was Alvoid Bembo, an Italian scholar and cardinal who lived from 1470 to 1547. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance and is known for his contributions to literature and his patronage of the arts.
In the 16th century, Alvoid Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and cousin of the renowned political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, also bore this name. He served as an ambassador for the Florentine Republic and played a role in the political affairs of his time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alvoid was also associated with the arts. Alvoid Bronzino, an Italian painter active in the 16th century, was known for his portraits and allegorical works. His real name was Agnolo di Cosimo, but he adopted the nickname "Bronzino" due to his dark complexion.
In more recent centuries, the name Alvoid has become increasingly rare, although it has continued to be used in certain regions of Italy, particularly in areas with historical Etruscan or Roman connections. However, its usage has remained relatively limited compared to other more common Italian names.
People
Alvoid + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alvoid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alvoid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alvoid 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 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Alvoid a common name?
We classify Alvoid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alvoid most popular?
The single biggest year for Alvoid was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alvoid is about 86 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 Alvoid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alvoid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alvoid 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 Alvoid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alvoid 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 Alvoid 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 share the name Alvoid?
Find out how many people have the name Alvoid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.