Ervin
boy name#1654 in 2025Ervin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #163 in 1920, ranks #1654 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1654
rank today
#163
peak (1920)
101
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #262 |
| 1890s | #245 |
| 1900s | #202 |
| 1910s | #185 |
| 1920s | #185 |
| 1930s | #234 |
| 1940s | #292 |
| 1950s | #352 |
| 1960s | #474 |
| 1970s | #620 |
| 1980s | #707 |
| 1990s | #906 |
| 2000s | #1157 |
| 2010s | #1510 |
| 2020s | #1779 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ervin has been most popular in PA, NY, OH.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Ervin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ervin alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ervin in 2025?
- Ervin ranks #1654 among US boy names in 2025, with 101 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ervin most popular?
- Ervin peaked in 1920, reaching #163 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ervin with classmates?
- Ervin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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