Holding steady.
Popularity of Earvin since 1910
Babies named Earvin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Earvin's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 143 |
| 1950s | 173 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Earvin is a name that peaked in the United States in 1910, the earliest year for which Social Security data is available, and has since remained consistently rare. With no recent rank and a one-in-N ratio that is effectively zero, it is among the least common names in modern records. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen significant revival or decline in recent decades. Top states for Earvin are not recorded due to its low frequency, but the name carries a distinctly vintage, Scottish-influenced feel. Its meaning ties to the Irvine river, reflecting a natural and placid heritage. Parents drawn to underused, classic-sounding names may find Earvin appealing for its simplicity and obscurity.
Earvin is likely a variant of Ervin, which itself is a form of Irvine. Irvine is a Scottish surname and place name derived from the Celtic words 'ir' meaning 'fresh' or 'green' and 'afon' meaning 'water'. The name was brought to England and Scotland by Norman settlers and has been used as a given name since the 19th century. Earvin is a less common spelling variant that gained some use in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erv, Vin
Sibling names for Earvin
Names that share Earvin's style, for a brother or sister.
