Ervin
Ervin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Boar friend, army friend, or boar honor.
Origin and history
Ervin is a masculine name with Germanic and Anglo-Saxon roots, commonly understood as a variant of Erwin or Irvin. Historically derived from elements meaning wild boar, army, or friend, it was widely used in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a traditional, steadily chosen classic name.
Popularity in the United States
38,991 babies in the United States have been named Ervin since 1880. It ranks #584 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1395.
States where it is most popular
- WI (8 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 411 |
| 1890-1900 | 510 |
| 1900-1910 | 895 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,011 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,595 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,070 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,525 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,287 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,758 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,776 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,616 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,508 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,392 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,092 |
| 2020-2029 | 545 |
Famous people named Ervin
- Ervin Johnson: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Ervin Santana: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Erv
Fun facts
- Ervin is widely used across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Hungarian, Slavic, and Scandinavian contexts.
- The name enjoyed peak popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.