Kerwin
Every Kerwin since 1913 — 2,470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerwin
Kerwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,025 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,470 American babies have been named Kerwin. Its peak came in 1959, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Kerwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerwin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,025 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,060 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,588 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,388 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,910 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,168 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,320 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,521 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,304 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,791 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,228 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,506 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,820 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,826 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,965 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,272 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,698 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,205 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,577 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,463 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,481 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,172 |
| 1990 | 32 | #2,240 |
| 1985 | 29 | #1,994 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,676 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,977 |
| 1970 | 40 | #1,322 |
| 1965 | 52 | #1,028 |
| 1960 | 75 | #880 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,357 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,518 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,556 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,769 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,796 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,703 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,276 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,662 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kerwin
- Kerwin Mathews Actor · 1926–2007
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kerwin in 2025?
Kerwin ranked #13,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kerwin?
2,470 babies have been named Kerwin in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerwin most popular?
Kerwin peaked in 1959, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Kerwin a boy or girl name?
Kerwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerwin rising or falling?
Kerwin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kerwin?
Well-known people named Kerwin include Kerwin Mathews (actor).