The nameErwin
Erwin is a Germanic name of scientists and generals. It was a top 250 American name around 1900.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Erwin comes from the Germanic heri, "army", and wini, "friend".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States Erwin reached 216th place in 1901.
Did you know?
- Erwin Schrödinger devised in 1935 the thought experiment of the cat that is both dead and alive.
Famous people named Erwin
- Erwin Schrödinger, physicist
- Erwin Rommel, general
Popularity of the name Erwin
Erwin in the United States
Erwin was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 4,502 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Erwin. Its rise began around 1901, and it peaked in 1922. Half of all babies named Erwin in the United States were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 53 births a year.
Erwin in France
Erwin was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 540 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Erwin. Half of all babies named Erwin in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Erwin in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Erwin
Names from the same generation as Erwin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erwin mean?
Erwin comes from the Germanic heri, "army", and wini, "friend".
What is the origin of the name Erwin?
Germanic.
Is Erwin a girl's or a boy's name?
Erwin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Erwin?
In 2024, Erwin was the 2427th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 57 births.
What are the variants of the name Erwin?
Variants and related names of Erwin include Ervin.
What are good sibling names for Erwin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hilda, Charlene, Irma and Gisela for a sister, Hubert, Fredrick, Freddy and Gilbert for a brother.
Who are famous people named Erwin?
Erwin Schrödinger, physicist; Erwin Rommel, general.