Declining since 1992, #1,932 for boys today.
Popularity of Irvin since 1880
Babies named Irvin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Irvin's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 770 |
| 1890s | 789 |
| 1900s | 1,007 |
| 1910s | 5,259 |
| 1920s | 7,246 |
| 1930s | 4,760 |
| 1940s | 3,893 |
| 1950s | 3,371 |
| 1960s | 2,125 |
| 1970s | 1,188 |
| 1980s | 1,401 |
| 1990s | 2,990 |
| 2000s | 3,115 |
| 2010s | 1,522 |
| 2020s | 486 |
Meaning & origin
Irvin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, and reached its peak rank of 1932 in 1881, when it was most popular. The name has been declining in use since 1992. In the 1880s, it saw moderate use, and today it remains a relatively uncommon choice. States with the most Irvins include Texas and California. Its sound is familiar yet distinctive, offering a softer alternative to Irving.
Irvin is a variant of the Scottish surname Irving, which is derived from the place name Irvine in Ayrshire, Scotland. The place name itself comes from the River Irvine, whose name is of Brythonic origin, possibly meaning 'green river' or 'fresh water'. As a given name, Irvin gained popularity in the 19th century, peaking in 1881.
Where Irvin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Irvin” around the world
Where Irvin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Irv, Vinny
Sibling names for Irvin
Names that share Irvin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Evelyn, Mabel, Clara, Ruth, Hazel, Gilda, Melvina, Arlena, Awilda, Elmira, Florene, Lovina, Marline, Velda, Aldine, Alverna, Berdena, Daphane, Elvena, Erva, Lurena, Luvina, Marvene, Marvine, Melvia, Orva, Savilla, Valeda, Wyoma, Arlita, Charma, Irva, Levenia, Melvena, Oveda, Avonne, Alnita, Berdia, Cherylene, Floreen, Gerene, Idonna, Irlene, Ivanell, Lodie, Marvena
Brothers: Walter, Albert, Clarence, Earl, Raymond, Melvin, Alvah, Cleveland, Lavern, Mervin, Therman, Derwin, Malvin, Minor, Verlyn, Alger, Ancil, Arville, Belvin, Curvin, Durwin, Earvin, Izell, Marven, Melven, Norvin, Orvin, Rulon, Erbie, Ervey, Lytle, Milledge, Shermon, Warden, Aulden, Derward, Garvis, Levaughn
