Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ervin
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1921
Peak births
859
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ervin
How many people are named Ervin?
An estimated 14,283 living Americans are named Ervin.
How rare is Ervin?
Ervin is uncommon among babies today, with 101 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.2% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Ervin?
The median age of a living American named Ervin is approximately 54 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 70 years old.
Is Ervin still popular?
Yes. Ervin is holding steady, with 101 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ervin most common?
Ervin has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 7.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
88.2%
2025
101
All-time
38,991