Meaning, origin, history
Erwin is a name of German origin, derived from the Old High German name Erenfried, which is composed of the elements "eri" meaning "eagle" and "fridu" meaning "peace". Therefore, Erwin translates to "noble peace". The name has been used in various forms throughout history, with notable individuals bearing this name including Erwin Schrödinger, an Austrian physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933 for his work on wave equation, and Erwin Rommel, a German field marshal during World War II. Despite its historical associations, Erwin remains a unique and intriguing choice for a personal name today.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Erwin since 1880
Total births
21,096
Total since 1880
Peak year
1918
512 births
in 2023
54
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+12%
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vs previous 5 years