Alvino is an Italian origin given name, derived from the Latin word 'albus', meaning white. This name has been traditionally used as a masculine name but can also be considered unisex in some cultures. It is composed of two elements: 'albio' meaning 'white', and '-nus', a suffix that turns nouns into adjectives or adverbs. Alvino is often associated with the Italian city of Venice, where it has been used historically. The name Alvino may also carry connotations of purity and clarity due to its association with the color white. It is relatively uncommon outside of Italy but can be found in other countries with significant Italian populations.
The name Alvino experienced varying popularity throughout the 20th century and into the early 21st century, with a total of 1448 births recorded between 1916 and 2021. The name reached its peak in popularity during the late 1940s to early 1950s, with over 20 births occurring each year from 1948 to 1953. However, after the 1950s, the frequency of the name began to decline steadily, with fewer than 20 births per year recorded from 1965 onwards. In recent years, the name has become quite rare, with only a handful of births occurring each year since 2008.