Masculine dossier · first seen 1892

Merwin

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1928
Peak births
64
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Silent Generation

Quick answers about Merwin

How many people are named Merwin?

Based on SSA birth records through 2008, an estimated 256 Americans born with the name Merwin may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2008.

How rare is Merwin?

Merwin has not appeared in SSA records since 2008. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Merwin?

The median age of a living American named Merwin is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 79 years old.

Is Merwin still popular?

No. Merwin is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2008.

Where is Merwin most common?

Merwin has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 1.8× more often than the national baseline.

1892Peak 19282025
peak 1928 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1928
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,625