Holding steady.
Popularity of Irvine since 1883
Babies named Irvine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Irvine's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 172 |
| 1920s | 212 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 116 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Irvine is a rare given name with deep Scottish roots. Historically, it has been used as a surname derived from the place name Irvine in North Ayrshire, Scotland. As a first name, it saw its peak usage in 1905, when it reached rank 985 in the United States, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 since 1915. The name has remained stable in its rarity, consistently given to a small number of boys each year. Although no specific states accounted for its early popularity, Irvine carries the prestige of Scottish heritage and has a distinguished sound akin to names like Irving and Irvin. For parents seeking a name with understated history and a gentle masculine tone, Irvine offers a quiet but meaningful choice.
Irvine is a Scottish surname derived from the place name Irvine in North Ayrshire, which itself is of Brittonic origin. The place name may come from the Brittonic words *ar* (meaning 'flowing') and *afon* (meaning 'river'), or from a personal name. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, particularly in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Irv
Sibling names for Irvine
Names that share Irvine's style, for a brother or sister.
