Mervyn
Mervyn is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Marrow eminent or sea marrow.
Origin and history
Mervyn is a traditional masculine given name derived from the Old Welsh name Merfyn. Historically prominent in Wales, the name saw mild usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,581 babies in the United States have been named Mervyn since 1880. It ranks #3169 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76.4 %)
- NY (18.3 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
- PA (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 165 |
| 1920-1930 | 295 |
| 1930-1940 | 451 |
| 1940-1950 | 244 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mervyn
- Mervyn Peake: Author, Illustrator
- Mervyn LeRoy: Film Director, Producer
Nicknames
Merv
Fun facts
- Merfyn Frych was a famous 9th-century King of Gwynedd in Wales.
- Mervyn Peake was an acclaimed English author and illustrator best known for the Gormenghast series.