Holding steady.
Popularity of Irvan since 1910
Babies named Irvan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Irvan's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Irvan is a rare masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1910, but it has never achieved high popularity. It is a spelling variant of the more common Irwin, which itself has multiple possible origins. The name might appeal to parents seeking an uncommon, vintage-sounding name with a straightforward pronunciation. While its meaning is not definitively known, its connection to Irwin and Ervin gives it a sense of historical depth.
Irvan is a rare given name, likely an Anglicized spelling variant of Irwin or Ervin. Irwin itself comes from several Scottish and English place names, such as Irvine in North Ayrshire, derived from River Irvine, which may mean 'green river' or 'boar friend' from the Old Irish elements 'ir' (boar) or 'iarm' (iron). However, the exact etymology for Irvan specifically is uncertain, and it may also be a variant of Ervin, which has Germanic roots meaning 'sea friend' or 'honorable friend'.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Irvan
Names that share Irvan's style, for a brother or sister.
