Merwin
boy nameMerwin entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #818 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#818
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1066 |
| 1900s | #1013 |
| 1910s | #1134 |
| 1920s | #946 |
| 1930s | #1176 |
| 1940s | #1679 |
| 1950s | #2306 |
| 1960s | #3291 |
| 1970s | #5056 |
| 1980s | #6488 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Merwin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merwin alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merwin in 2025?
- Merwin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Merwin most popular?
- Merwin peaked in 1928, reaching #818 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Merwin with classmates?
- Merwin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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