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Mervin
OriginWelsh
Meaning"sea hill"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2377
2025 SSA
About Mervin
A blend of Mervyn and Marvin that is every bit as dated as either of the originals. That -erv sound is difficult no matter what. Mervin is still used today among Amish families.
Mervin is also given to girls.
Pronounced MER-vin.
As of October 2026, Mervin ranked #4686 in US births in 1935 SSA, peaked at #3698 in 1919.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,686
Boys #2,377
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,565 | 48 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,511 | 50 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,401 | 54 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,519 | 51 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,828 | 43 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,034 | 40 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,340 | 58 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,760 | 46 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,981 | 42 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,306 | 61 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,408 | 58 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,377 | 58 |
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