boy's name
Mervyn
MUR-vin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,913
Mervyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1937, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mervyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 170 |
| 1920s | 295 |
| 1930s | 451 |
| 1940s | 244 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Mervyn?
In 2016, Mervyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Mervyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mervyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mervyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mervyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mervyn
- English MUR-vin
Sibling Names for Mervyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mervyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mervyn
How popular is the name Mervyn?
In 2016, Mervyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mervyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Mervyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mervyn?
Mervyn has 2 syllables.
When was Mervyn most popular?
Mervyn peaked in 1937, when 55 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.