Rising since 1991, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Esvin since 1989
Babies named Esvin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Esvin is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1989. Since 1991, its usage has been steadily rising, reaching a peak rank of 4,539 in 2025, when approximately 1 in 77,640 newborn boys received the name. Though its origins are uncertain, Esvin may be a creative respelling of the Irish Eoghan, meaning 'born of yew', but more likely it is a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Kevin and Evan. The name is most frequently given in Texas, one of its top states. While still uncommon, Esvin's upward trajectory suggests it may continue to gain modest popularity among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Esvin first appeared in U.S. records in the 1980s and likely originated as a modern respelling of the Irish name Eoghan (pronounced OW-en or YOO-in), which derives from Old Irish óen meaning 'born of the yew tree' and has been anglicized as Owen, Evan, and Ewan. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Esvin, a Spanish diminutive of Estevan (Stephen), from Greek Stephanos 'crown, wreath'. Given its late arrival, Esvin is probably a coined name blending sounds from familiar names like Kevin and Evan, rather than a direct borrowing from either tradition.
Where Esvin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ez, Vinny, Ev
Variants: Esvin, Esvyn
Sibling names for Esvin
Names that share Esvin's style, for a brother or sister.
