Erving
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Friend. Variant Of Irving.
- Origin
- English
Erving Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 940 baby boys have been named Erving. The name peaked in 1921 with 23 US births that year (rank #1601).
Top States for Erving
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erving births are: New York (12), California (6).
Other English-Origin Names Like Erving
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6-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erving's exact length and starting letter: Eachan, Eadger, Eadlin, Eadlyn, Eadric.
Quick Facts About Erving
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ervine | Friend. Variant Of Irving. | Male | English |
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Compare Erving to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Erving against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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