How Many People Are Named Kerwin?

Complete statistics for the name Kerwin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kerwin
Rare
Irish

Kerwin is a very rare male name, with only 1,960 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 168,347 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1959 with 89 births, showing a declining trend since then. With 43% of those named Kerwin being over 60, the name skews towards older generations.

~3,448
Living in US
1 in 96,128
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish surname
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,960
Worldwide Bearers
#43,636
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
143
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
71
🇪🇨 Ecuador
62
🇳🇱 Netherlands
56
🇮🇩 Indonesia
38
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
37
🇮🇳 India
31
🇧🇷 Brazil
29
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28
🇨🇴 Colombia
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,960 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
405
Would be under 30 (16%)
992
Would be 30–60 (40%)
1,068
Would be over 60 (43%)

All 2,465 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kerwin Through the Generations

Kerwin has seen its peak in the mid-20th century, with 89 births in 1959. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, reflecting a shift away from traditional naming conventions. Today, there are 1,960 individuals named Kerwin in the United States, with a significant portion of them being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational association. This distribution suggests that Kerwin is more commonly found among older adults, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 102
California 72
Texas 68
Louisiana 65
Illinois 33
Michigan 33
Hawaii 11
Pennsylvania 6
Missouri 5
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Kerwin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kerwin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Kerwin

How Many People Have the Name Kerwin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,448 people in the United States currently share the name Kerwin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 96,128 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kerwin a Common or Rare Name?

Kerwin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kerwin Mean?

Kerwin means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kerwin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kerwin Most Popular?

The name Kerwin reached peak popularity in 1959, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kerwin?

Approximately 3,448 people named Kerwin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,448. That works out to roughly 1 in 96,128 Americans.

Is Kerwin a rare name?

Kerwin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 96,128 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kerwin mean?

Kerwin means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Kerwin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kerwin are male and 0% are female.

When was Kerwin most popular?

Kerwin peaked in 1959 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,448
All-Time Births3,448
1 in X1 in 96,128
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1959
World Rank#43,636
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.