Merwin
Merwin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Famous friend or sea friend.
Origin and history
Merwin is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from elements meaning sea and friend or fame. It was moderately used in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but has become very rare in recent decades. It retains a classic, traditional vintage feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,625 babies in the United States have been named Merwin since 1880. It ranks #3139 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.2 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- IA (6.3 %)
- KS (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 308 |
| 1920-1930 | 532 |
| 1930-1940 | 337 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Merwin
- Merwin Coad: Politician, Minister
Nicknames
Merv, Win
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old English elements 'mære' (famous) or 'mere' (sea) with 'wine' (friend).
- Merwin experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s before gradually falling out of common use.