Total births
58
Boys' name · since 1912
Ervil
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 58 babies named Ervil, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1912–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Ervil is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 58 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ervil has been recorded 58 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1942.
- 58 total births
- 1912–1942 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
58 boys have been named Ervil since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1942.
- 58
- total births
- 1912–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Ervil was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
9 babies were named Ervil in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Ervil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ervil's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ervil at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ervil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1942
- Peak year (1923)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Ervil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ervil's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Ervil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
36 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 36 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ervil? ▼
58 babies have been named Ervil since 1912. It was last recorded in 1942. The peak year was 1923 with 9 births.
When was Ervil most popular? ▼
Ervil was most popular in the 1920s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Ervil been used? ▼
Records for Ervil go back to 1912, giving 31 years of history through 1942.
What names are similar to Ervil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ervin, Erving, Erven, Ervan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ervil's data
- Ervil's decade-level peak was the 1920s (36 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ervil
Nearby Names Like Ervil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ervil
Ervin Boy
#1923 38,991 births
Erving Boy
940 births
Erven Boy
450 births
Ervan Boy
237 births
Ervey Boy
226 births
Compare Ervil side by side: Ervil vs Ervin Ervil vs Erving Ervil vs Erven
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1942 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ervil: Baby Name Since 1912 - 58 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ervil. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ervil draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.