How Many People Are Named Mervin?

Complete statistics for the name Mervin in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mervin
Very Rare
12,297
Estimated People
1 in 26,836
1 in X Americans
1920
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
12,259 (100%)
♀ Female
38 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 76

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 21
Arkansas 16
Arizona 15
California 570
Florida 34
Georgia 6
Hawaii 12
Iowa 468
Idaho 5
Illinois 360
Indiana 504
Kansas 134
Kentucky 45
Louisiana 543
Maryland 90
Michigan 243
Minnesota 260
Missouri 55
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 41
North Dakota 54
Nebraska 204
New Jersey 31
New York 359
Ohio 759
Oklahoma 41
Oregon 10
Pennsylvania 1,924
South Carolina 5
South Dakota 63
Tennessee 5
Texas 131
Utah 10
Virginia 118
Wisconsin 130
West Virginia 33
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mervin

How Many People Have the Name Mervin in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,297 people in the United States currently share the name Mervin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,836 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mervin a Common or Rare Name?

Mervin is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mervin Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mervin are covered in full on the Mervin name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mervin Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mervin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Mervin is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mervin Most Popular?

The name Mervin reached peak popularity in 1920, with 249 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mervin Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mervin across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mervin?

Approximately 12,297 people in the United States share the name Mervin, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mervin a rare name?

Mervin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,836 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mervin mean?

The meaning and origin of Mervin is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mervin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mervin are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mervin most popular?

The name Mervin reached its peak in 1920, with 249 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People12,297
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 26,836
GenderMale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1920
Male %100%
Female %0%

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