Ervin
Pronunciation: [ ERV-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ervin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 37 babies have been named Ervin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ervin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,633 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,633
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ervin
Ervin is a girl name .
Is Ervin a boy or girl name? Ervin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,633 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,939. Ervin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ervin is currently ranked #48,633 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ervin include Erv, Ery, Erie, and Ervkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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