UK boy's name
Eivin
Eivin is a Norwegian name meaning "yew wood" or "descendant of Eyvind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eivin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eivin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2016 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Eivin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eivin ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Eivin.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eivin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Eivin mean?
The name Eivin is a Scandinavian variant of the name Edwin. It traces its origins to the Old English language, where it was derived from the elements "ead" meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous," and "wine" meaning "friend." This combination resulted in the name's meaning of "prosperous friend" or "wealthy friend."
The name Eivin gained popularity in Norway and other Scandinavian regions during the Middle Ages. It shares similarities with other Old Norse names such as Eivind and Øyvind, suggesting a common linguistic root.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eivin can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical tales and literature from the 13th and 14th centuries. In these texts, several characters bear this name, indicating its usage during the Viking era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eivin. One such figure was Eivin Skartsund (1869-1940), a Norwegian politician and member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament). Another was Eivin Heisholt (1901-1976), a Norwegian writer and poet known for his works exploring rural life and nature.
In the field of science, Eivin Semb-Jokhon (1914-2001) was a prominent Norwegian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics and particle accelerators. During World War II, he played a crucial role in the Norwegian resistance movement against German occupation.
Eivin Kilcher (1919-1994) was an American actor and author of Norwegian descent. He is best known for his roles in television shows and films such as "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "The Wolverine."
Eivin Aas (1922-2006) was a Norwegian author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to nature, hunting, and outdoor life. His works were widely popular in Norway and contributed to the country's cultural heritage.
While the name Eivin is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Scandinavian cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and historical traditions of the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eivin over time
The chart below shows babies named Eivin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eivin, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eivin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eivin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4385 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Eivin
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eivin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eivin in the UK right now?
In 2020, Eivin was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Eivin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Eivin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eivin?
Eivin is a Norwegian name meaning "yew wood" or "descendant of Eyvind".
How many people are called Eivin in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Eivin across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.