The nameErvin
Ervin is a sturdy name that was well used in America a century ago.
- Boy's name
- Germanic and Scottish
Meaning
Ervin is a spelling shared by Erwin, a Germanic name, and Irvin, from a Scottish surname. In Hungary it is a common form of Erwin.
Origin
Germanic and Scottish.
History
In the United States Ervin reached 163rd place in 1920.
Popularity of the name Ervin
Ervin in the United States
Ervin was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 7,638 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Ervin. Its rise began around 1900, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Ervin in the United States were born before 1939, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 88 births a year.
Ervin in France
Ervin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 120 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Ervin. Half of all babies named Ervin in France were born before 1999.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Ervin
Names from the same generation as Ervin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ervin mean?
Ervin is a spelling shared by Erwin, a Germanic name, and Irvin, from a Scottish surname. In Hungary it is a common form of Erwin.
What is the origin of the name Ervin?
Germanic and Scottish.
Is Ervin a girl's or a boy's name?
Ervin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ervin?
In 2024, Ervin was the 1943rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 81 births.
What are the variants of the name Ervin?
Variants and related names of Ervin include Erwin.
What are good sibling names for Ervin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Charlene, Ilana, Hilda and Janna for a sister, Guy, Fredrick, Konrad and Bernard for a brother.