Erwin
Pronunciation: [ ERW-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Erwin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 13 babies have been named Erwin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erwin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,980 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,980
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Irish Gaelic O'Fearghail origin
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#37,859 in US
Greek stephanos origin
"crown"
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Japanese 多恵子 origin
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Germanic origin
"spear ruler, noble one"
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Old English origin
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#38,013 in US
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About the Name Erwin
Erwin is a girl name .
Is Erwin a boy or girl name? Erwin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,980 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,429. Erwin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Erwin is currently ranked #37,980 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erwin include Erw, Ery, Erie, and Erwkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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