Erwin

Erwin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 57 boys in the United States.

Erwin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Erwin

Erwin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Erwin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #216 in 1901, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 21,153 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erwin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#216 in 1901
Peak year
1918
Babies named Erwin in 2024
57
Total since 1880
21,153

Erwin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2857 in 2003
Babies named Erwin in 2025
4
Total since 1996
71

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erwin mean?

The meaning of Erwin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Erwin a boy or girl name?

Erwin is a boy name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Erwin?

Erwin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Erwin?

Erwin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #216 in 1901, and 57 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].