Erwin Boy

Popularity: #867 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationER-win / /ˈɛr.wɪn/

German; Old High German

Meaning

German: noble friend; Old High German: army friend

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Erwin has roots in Germanic languages, where it is derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'friend.' It has been used in various forms throughout German-speaking regions. The name gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Germany and among German-speaking communities.

Trend Summary

Erwin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ervine
  • Erwinne

International Variants

  • Ervino (Italian)
  • Erwin (Dutch)
  • Ervín (Spanish)

Famous people named Erwin

Erwin Schrödinger was an Austrian physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly the Schrödinger equation.

Erwin Rommel was a German Field Marshal during World War II, recognized for his leadership in North Africa.

Erwin Koeman is a former Dutch football player and current coach, known for his work in various European leagues.

Erwin Olaf is a Dutch photographer and filmmaker, celebrated for his provocative and artistic photography.

Fictional characters named Erwin

Erwin Smith is a character in the anime and manga series 'Attack on Titan,' known for his leadership and strategic mind.

Erwin the Red is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' serving as a merchant in the game.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erwin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Erwin has ranked as high as #470 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Erwin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Erwin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
36%
NY 8
36%
TX 6
27%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188016
188117
188212
188326
188417
188526
188622
188724
188828
188929
189035
189133
189232
189333
189435
189546
189650
189746
189848
189946
190043
190163
190249
190357
190452
190558
190665
190747
190859
190976
191072
191192
1912210
1913275
1914360
1915423
1916484
1917479
1918512
1919443
1920460
1921494
1922508
1923444
1924501
1925429
1926462
1927410
1928394
1929378
1930370
1931334
1932308
1933262
1934285
1935249
1936248
1937197
1938212
1939157
1940184
1941136
1942196
1943212
1944158
1945151
1946167
1947137
1948187
1949145
1950141
1951161
1952155
1953156
1954177
1955175
1956194
1957219
1958193
1959187
1960189
1961165
1962156
1963155
1964171
1965137
1966130
1967136
196891
1969121
1970108
1971109
1972107
197391
197480
197579
197676
197792
197887
197984
1980111
1981114
198288
198387
198489
198596
1986103
1987103
198886
1989112
199088
1991126
1992123
1993111
199495
199579
199680
199766
199855
199976
200092
200180
200298
200394
2004101
2005109
200693
2007106
200880
200994
201091
201181
201271
201361
201466
201548
201653
201746
201850
201951
202053
202148
202251
202354
202457