Mervin
boy name#2363 in 2025Mervin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #377 in 1920, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2363
rank today
#377
peak (1920)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #682 |
| 1890s | #675 |
| 1900s | #644 |
| 1910s | #446 |
| 1920s | #402 |
| 1930s | #416 |
| 1940s | #525 |
| 1950s | #685 |
| 1960s | #790 |
| 1970s | #1101 |
| 1980s | #1316 |
| 1990s | #1591 |
| 2000s | #2153 |
| 2010s | #2544 |
| 2020s | #2503 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mervin has been most popular in PA, OH, IN.
Living bearers
About 5,600 people named Mervin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mervin alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mervin in 2025?
- Mervin ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mervin most popular?
- Mervin peaked in 1920, reaching #377 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mervin with classmates?
- Mervin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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