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Kerwin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-win /ˈkɜr.wɪn/High

Meaning: Variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/fair friend'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little dark one; a dark-haired friend: Kerwin is Irish/Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Welsh
MeaningVariously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/fair friend'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13025 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kerwin comes variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/fair friend'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KUR-win'; nickname Kerr).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, little-dark-one at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kerwin is variously 'little dark one; dark-haired' (Irish O Ciarmacain) and 'a dear/fair friend' (Welsh) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KUR-win').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kerwin — routes layered

Variations

KervinKirwinKerwyn

Nicknames

Kerr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kerwin mean?

Kerwin is variously Irish 'little dark one' and Welsh 'a dear friend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kerwin?

It's said KUR-win /ˈkɜr.wɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kerwin a boy or girl name?

Kerwin is a boy's name.

How popular is Kerwin?

Kerwin is a rare name in the U.S.

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