Ervin
Peaked at #163 nationally in 1920, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ervin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ervin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3377
in 1927
Last ranked
#13648
in 1990
Years tracked
22
1914–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Ervin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1927, ranking #3377 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Ervin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1990, when it stood at #13648.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #13,648 | 5 |
| 1988 | #12,389 | 5 |
| 1981 | #9,444 | 6 |
| 1979 | #9,341 | 6 |
| 1962 | #5,459 | 7 |
| 1953 | #4,342 | 8 |
| 1948 | #5,494 | 5 |
| 1946 | #4,119 | 7 |
Ervin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#163
in 1920
Current rank
#1935
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ervin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1920, ranking #163 nationally with 843 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1487 (2014) to #1935 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Ervin ranks #1935 nationally for boys, with 81 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,935 | 81 |
| 2023 | #1,851 | 86 |
| 2022 | #1,695 | 101 |
| 2021 | #1,891 | 81 |
| 2020 | #1,687 | 93 |
| 2019 | #1,551 | 108 |
| 2018 | #1,617 | 101 |
| 2017 | #1,480 | 114 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ervin most popular?
Ervin was most popular in 1920, when it ranked #163 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ervin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ervin?
At least 39,018 babies have been recorded with the name Ervin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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