Mervin
A male given name from Welsh.
Every Mervin since 1880 — 12,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mervin
Mervin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,377 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 12,360 American babies have been named Mervin. Its peak came in 1920, when 257 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Mervin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mervin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 58 | #2,377 |
| 2024 | — | — | 58 | #2,412 |
| 2023 | — | — | 61 | #2,308 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,942 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,763 |
| 2020 | — | — | 58 | #2,341 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,034 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,828 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,520 |
| 2016 | — | — | 54 | #2,402 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,512 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,565 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,696 |
| 2012 | — | — | 57 | #2,285 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,690 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,164 |
| 2009 | — | — | 62 | #2,177 |
| 2008 | — | — | 58 | #2,283 |
| 2007 | — | — | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2006 | — | — | 65 | #2,052 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52 | #2,287 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,272 |
| 2003 | — | — | 56 | #2,048 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,282 |
| 2001 | — | — | 60 | #1,858 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,038 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,825 |
| 1990 | — | — | 66 | #1,377 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,467 |
| 1980 | — | — | 47 | #1,387 |
| 1975 | — | — | 61 | #1,076 |
| 1970 | — | — | 86 | #873 |
| 1965 | — | — | 90 | #783 |
| 1960 | — | — | 108 | #744 |
| 1955 | — | — | 108 | #707 |
| 1950 | — | — | 143 | #568 |
| 1945 | — | — | 105 | #596 |
| 1940 | — | — | 150 | #471 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,686 | 203 | #381 |
| 1930 | — | — | 196 | #422 |
| 1925 | — | — | 199 | #425 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,845 | 249 | #377 |
| 1915 | — | — | 163 | #422 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #593 |
| 1905 | — | — | 14 | #656 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #572 |
| 1895 | — | — | 14 | #571 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #653 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #568 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #877 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mervin mean?
A male given name from Welsh.
How popular is the name Mervin in 2025?
Mervin ranked #2,377 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mervin?
12,360 babies have been named Mervin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mervin most popular?
Mervin peaked in 1920, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Mervin a boy or girl name?
Mervin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mervin rising or falling?
Mervin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.