Ervin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationUR-vin / /ˈɜrvɪn/German; English
Meaning
German: brave friend; English: variant of Irving
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ervin has roots in both German and English cultures. In German, it is derived from the name Erwin, which means 'brave friend.' The English variant, Irving, has historical significance in literature and is associated with notable figures. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions over time.
Trend Summary
The name Ervin has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Erwin
- Irvin
International Variants
- Erwin (German)
- Irvin (English)
Famous people named Ervin
Ervin Laszlo is a Hungarian philosopher and systems theorist known for his work in the field of systems science.
Ervin Johnson is a former American basketball player who played in the NBA.
Ervin Drake was an American songwriter known for writing popular songs in the mid-20th century.
Ervin S. D. H. is a notable figure in the field of mathematics, recognized for his contributions to number theory.
Fictional characters named Ervin
Ervin is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' serving as a merchant.
Ervin is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ervin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ervin has ranked as high as #371 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Ervin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ervin (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 13 | |
CA | 7 | |
OH | 7 | |
TX | 7 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 30 |
1881 | 32 |
1882 | 44 |
1883 | 46 |
1884 | 51 |
1885 | 35 |
1886 | 32 |
1887 | 35 |
1888 | 54 |
1889 | 52 |
1890 | 43 |
1891 | 35 |
1892 | 52 |
1893 | 42 |
1894 | 56 |
1895 | 51 |
1896 | 55 |
1897 | 55 |
1898 | 68 |
1899 | 53 |
1900 | 88 |
1901 | 63 |
1902 | 76 |
1903 | 58 |
1904 | 81 |
1905 | 112 |
1906 | 101 |
1907 | 116 |
1908 | 97 |
1909 | 103 |
1910 | 131 |
1911 | 144 |
1912 | 294 |
1913 | 347 |
1914 | 494 |
1915 | 582 |
1916 | 692 |
1917 | 718 |
1918 | 806 |
1919 | 803 |
1920 | 843 |
1921 | 859 |
1922 | 791 |
1923 | 788 |
1924 | 729 |
1925 | 737 |
1926 | 768 |
1927 | 763 |
1928 | 672 |
1929 | 645 |
1930 | 625 |
1931 | 569 |
1932 | 550 |
1933 | 467 |
1934 | 537 |
1935 | 497 |
1936 | 483 |
1937 | 422 |
1938 | 488 |
1939 | 432 |
1940 | 416 |
1941 | 450 |
1942 | 490 |
1943 | 484 |
1944 | 419 |
1945 | 419 |
1946 | 421 |
1947 | 493 |
1948 | 480 |
1949 | 453 |
1950 | 424 |
1951 | 465 |
1952 | 430 |
1953 | 455 |
1954 | 448 |
1955 | 422 |
1956 | 433 |
1957 | 418 |
1958 | 377 |
1959 | 415 |
1960 | 334 |
1961 | 328 |
1962 | 325 |
1963 | 308 |
1964 | 255 |
1965 | 297 |
1966 | 247 |
1967 | 231 |
1968 | 218 |
1969 | 215 |
1970 | 206 |
1971 | 219 |
1972 | 222 |
1973 | 175 |
1974 | 180 |
1975 | 156 |
1976 | 145 |
1977 | 151 |
1978 | 157 |
1979 | 165 |
1980 | 173 |
1981 | 178 |
1982 | 164 |
1983 | 155 |
1984 | 159 |
1985 | 132 |
1986 | 141 |
1987 | 161 |
1988 | 195 |
1989 | 158 |
1990 | 159 |
1991 | 164 |
1992 | 207 |
1993 | 169 |
1994 | 137 |
1995 | 143 |
1996 | 152 |
1997 | 144 |
1998 | 115 |
1999 | 118 |
2000 | 128 |
2001 | 136 |
2002 | 141 |
2003 | 173 |
2004 | 118 |
2005 | 136 |
2006 | 140 |
2007 | 147 |
2008 | 138 |
2009 | 132 |
2010 | 112 |
2011 | 115 |
2012 | 109 |
2013 | 130 |
2014 | 109 |
2015 | 98 |
2016 | 91 |
2017 | 114 |
2018 | 101 |
2019 | 108 |
2020 | 93 |
2021 | 81 |
2022 | 101 |
2023 | 86 |
2024 | 81 |