Erving
boy nameErving entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #706 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
—
rank today
#706
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #706 |
| 1890s | #1079 |
| 1900s | #1204 |
| 1910s | #1837 |
| 1920s | #2041 |
| 1930s | #2333 |
| 1940s | #2807 |
| 1950s | #2637 |
| 1960s | #3206 |
| 1970s | #4610 |
| 1980s | #4170 |
| 1990s | #5757 |
| 2000s | #8813 |
| 2010s | #10862 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Erving are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erving alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erving in 2025?
- Erving is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Erving most popular?
- Erving peaked in 1881, reaching #706 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Erving with classmates?
- Erving will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Erving and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle