Earvin
Every Earvin since 1910 — 1,198 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Earvin
Earvin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 1,198 American babies have been named Earvin. Its peak came in 1992, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Earvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Earvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,818 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,017 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,709 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,022 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,869 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,059 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,646 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,228 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,990 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,431 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,466 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,055 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,962 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,849 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,246 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,920 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,242 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,290 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,925 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,723 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,709 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,804 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,647 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,682 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,661 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Earvin in 2025?
Earvin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Earvin?
1,198 babies have been named Earvin in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Earvin most popular?
Earvin peaked in 1992, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Earvin a boy or girl name?
Earvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Earvin rising or falling?
Earvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.