Merwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Merwin is of Old English origin, meaning 'sea friend'. It has evolved through various forms in the English language and is associated with a sense of friendship and nature. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. Merwin became popular in the 19th century and is seen as unique and traditional in contemporary culture.
The name Merwin is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Merwin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Merwin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1006th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1242nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2317th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5344th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Merwin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Merwin"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɜːrwɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Merwin is derived from the Old English elements 'mere', meaning 'sea', and 'wine', meaning 'friend'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'sea friend' or 'friend of the sea'.
Meaning
sea friend
Language Evolution
Old English: Merwin, Middle English: Merwyne, Modern English: Merwin
Historical Usage
Merwin gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Mervyn, Merwinson
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Merwin is less common today but is often viewed as unique and traditional. It carries a sense of historical depth and connection to nature.
Famous People
Merwin Hughes, a notable American poet, Merwin Peppers, a prominent figure in local governance
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Merwin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Merwin"
"Merwin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1006th of 7545 | 747 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1242nd of 6773 | 567 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2317th of 7552 | 234 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5344th of 10718 | 57 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Merwin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.13% 724th/1416 |
46.56% 642nd/1379 |
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85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.30% 855th/1546 |
49.04% 763rd/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Merwin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Merwin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Merwin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.