Ervin

Ervin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 81 boys in the United States.

Ervin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ervin

Ervin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ervin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #163 in 1920, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 38,880 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ervin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#163 in 1920
Peak year
1921
Babies named Ervin in 2024
81
Total since 1880
38,880

Ervin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1889 in 2000
Babies named Ervin in 2024
4
Total since 1996
122

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ervin mean?

The meaning of Ervin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ervin a boy or girl name?

Ervin is a boy name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ervin?

Ervin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ervin?

Ervin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #163 in 1920, and 81 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.