Erwin
- Pronunciation
- [Er-win]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Friend Of The Sea
- Origin
- English
Erwin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 21,153 baby boys have been named Erwin. The name peaked in 1918 with 512 US births that year (rank #233). In 2024, ranked #2422 nationally — 2,189 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Erwin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erwin births are: New York (2,140), California (1,860), Illinois (1,481).
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erwin's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Erwin
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