Mervin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-vin / /ˈmɜːrvɪn/English; Welsh
Meaning
sea hill (Welsh); from the sea (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Mervin is derived from the Old Welsh name 'Merfyn', which means 'sea hill'. In Welsh culture, it has historical significance as a name associated with nobility. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Merv
- Mervyn
International Variants
- Mervyn (English)
Famous people named Mervin
Mervin J. McCulloch — Canadian scientist.
Mervin D. F. H. H. — American politician.
Fictional characters named Mervin
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mervin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mervin has ranked as high as #648 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Louisiana, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Mervin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mervin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 20 | |
| OH | 11 | |
| MI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 21 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 38 |
| 1912 | 72 |
| 1913 | 96 |
| 1914 | 119 |
| 1915 | 163 |
| 1916 | 172 |
| 1917 | 202 |
| 1918 | 193 |
| 1919 | 210 |
| 1920 | 249 |
| 1921 | 216 |
| 1922 | 221 |
| 1923 | 239 |
| 1924 | 211 |
| 1925 | 199 |
| 1926 | 228 |
| 1927 | 221 |
| 1928 | 218 |
| 1929 | 214 |
| 1930 | 196 |
| 1931 | 181 |
| 1932 | 201 |
| 1933 | 168 |
| 1934 | 167 |
| 1935 | 203 |
| 1936 | 196 |
| 1937 | 192 |
| 1938 | 172 |
| 1939 | 163 |
| 1940 | 150 |
| 1941 | 173 |
| 1942 | 182 |
| 1943 | 160 |
| 1944 | 160 |
| 1945 | 105 |
| 1946 | 145 |
| 1947 | 134 |
| 1948 | 130 |
| 1949 | 122 |
| 1950 | 143 |
| 1951 | 126 |
| 1952 | 99 |
| 1953 | 122 |
| 1954 | 102 |
| 1955 | 108 |
| 1956 | 110 |
| 1957 | 119 |
| 1958 | 107 |
| 1959 | 99 |
| 1960 | 108 |
| 1961 | 112 |
| 1962 | 103 |
| 1963 | 110 |
| 1964 | 90 |
| 1965 | 90 |
| 1966 | 74 |
| 1967 | 87 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 81 |
| 1970 | 86 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 48 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 46 |
| 1981 | 70 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 66 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 58 |