Irvin
Boy nameIrvin has been given to 39,997 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923.
Meaning & origin /ˈɝvɪn/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
39,997
Peak year
1923 (826 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -29%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Irvin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Irvin
Irvin Yalom
American psychotherapist and writer
Irvin Kershner
American film director (1923–2010)
Irvin McDowell
American general (1818–1885)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Irvin.
FAQ
How popular is the name Irvin?
Irvin has been given to 39,997 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Irvin peak?
Irvin peaked in 1923, when 826 babies were given the name.
Is Irvin a girl or boy name?
Irvin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Irvin are boys).
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