Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Merwin
//ˈmɜrwɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19286 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merwin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merwin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merwin |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 34 |
| 1915 | 47 |
| 1916 | 51 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1920 | 45 |
| 1921 | 59 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 57 |
| 1924 | 52 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1926 | 58 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1928 | 69 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1931 | 50 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 34 |
| 1935 | 34 |
| 1936 | 28 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Merwin through the decades
- Merwin peaked in 1928, when 69 babies were named Merwin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1968–2008), use of Merwin has fallen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.