Tervin
Uncommon masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a modern invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tervin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tervin today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tervin births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tervin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tervin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,491
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Tervin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tervin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tervin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tervin
The name Tervin has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "tervin," which means "strong" or "resilient." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were perceived as having a robust and unyielding spirit.
Tervin first appeared in historical records during the Roman era, when the Etruscans had significant influence over the burgeoning Roman civilization. It was mentioned in several ancient texts, including the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the interactions between the Etruscans and the Romans.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Tervin was an Etruscan nobleman named Tervin Aulus, who lived in the 4th century BC. He was known for his military prowess and played a crucial role in defending the Etruscan city of Veii against Roman invaders.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tervin resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. During this period, it was often associated with individuals of noble birth or those who had achieved significant military or political accomplishments.
One notable figure from this era was Tervin de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the Crusades and played a key role in the siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.
Another historical figure with the name Tervin was Tervin Boccaccio, an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He was a contemporary of the renowned writer Giovanni Boccaccio and is best known for his work "De Casibus Virorum Illustrium" (On the Fates of Illustrious Men).
In the Renaissance period, the name Tervin was particularly popular in Italy, where it was often associated with artists and intellectuals. One notable bearer of the name was Tervin Cellini, a 16th-century Italian goldsmith and sculptor who is best known for his autobiography and his masterpiece, the sculpture "Perseus with the Head of Medusa."
During the 18th century, the name Tervin gained popularity in France, where it was often adopted by members of the aristocracy and military elite. One such individual was Tervin de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a major-general in the Continental Army.
People
Tervin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tervin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tervin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tervin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tervin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tervin a common name?
We classify Tervin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tervin most popular?
The single biggest year for Tervin was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tervin is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tervin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tervin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tervin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tervin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tervin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tervin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Tervin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.