Boy · #2,435 in 2026

Erwin

Name: Popularity of the name Erwin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Erwin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,435

Peak Rank

#215 (1918)

Total Babies

21K

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1916

First Year

1981

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#3344

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erwin

Erwin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 512 Erwins were born — ranking #233 that year. As of 2026, Erwin ranks #2,435 for baby boys with 57 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 21K Erwins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Erwin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erwin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Irwin
Rwin
Urwin
Ruin
Rouyn
Rin
Irvin
Ryn
Ervin
Arin
Rhin
Sherwin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erwin

What does the name Erwin mean?

Erwin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erwin in 2026?

In 2026, Erwin ranks #2,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 57 babies given the name that year.

When was Erwin most popular?

Erwin reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #215 that year with 512 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Erwin most popular?

Erwin has historically been most popular in Vermont, Wisconsin, South Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Erwin.

Is Erwin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Erwin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Erwin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erwin include Abe, Anderson, Stacey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erwin

Erwin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 21K births in the dataset. Erwin's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #215. Use the chart and map above to compare Erwin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.