Erving

Boy name

Erving has been given to 940 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

940

Peak year

1921 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Erving — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Irvingboy

44,449 babies since 1880

Ervinboy

39,129 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Erving?

Erving has been given to 940 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Erving peak?

Erving peaked in 1921, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Erving a girl or boy name?

Erving is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Erving are boys).

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