Merwin
Boy nameMerwin has been given to 1,630 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1928.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,630
Peak year
1928 (69 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1892
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Merwin's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #969 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Merwin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merwin.
FAQ
How popular is the name Merwin?
Merwin has been given to 1,630 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Merwin peak?
Merwin peaked in 1928, when 69 babies were given the name.
Is Merwin a girl or boy name?
Merwin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Merwin are boys).
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