Sea friend or friend of the sea
Earvin is a variant of the English name Ervin or Irving. It is derived from the Old English elements 'ere' (sea) and 'wine' (friend), or potentially from a Scottish place name meaning 'green water'.
Less common today
Earvin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,737 in 1992.
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
Television personality and socialite
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
