Earvin
Earvin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Green water or boar friend.
Origin and history
Earvin is a masculine given name of Old English and Scottish roots, historically related to Irvine or Earvin, meaning 'green water' or 'boar friend'. It is relatively rare in the United States, though it gained notable cultural visibility through famous sports figures.
Popularity in the United States
1,198 babies in the United States have been named Earvin since 1880. It ranks #3499 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (81.8 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- MS (5.7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 98 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Earvin
- Earvin Johnson: Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- It is the given name of NBA legend Magic Johnson (Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Jr.).