Erving
Erving is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Green water or boar friend.
Origin and history
Erving is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, historically related to the name Irving or derived from places named after the river Irvine. It saw modest usage in the United States during the early to mid-20th century but is now quite rare. Today it is more commonly recognized as a surname.
Popularity in the United States
940 babies in the United States have been named Erving since 1880. It ranks #3739 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.7 %)
- CA (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 124 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Erv
Fun facts
- Erving evolved alongside Irving as both a given name and a Scottish or Germanic surname.
- The name experienced its highest level of U.S. registration during the early 20th century.