Irvin Boy

Popularity: #852 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationUR-vin / /ˈɜrvɪn/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: sea friend; Irish: green

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Irvin has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from the Old English name 'Irvine,' which is associated with a river in Scotland. The Irish variant is linked to the word for green, reflecting the lush landscapes of Ireland. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and land ownership.

Trend Summary

The name Irvin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Irving

International Variants

  • Irvin (Spanish)
  • Irving (Scottish)

Famous people named Irvin

Irvin D. Yalom is an American psychiatrist and author known for his contributions to existential psychotherapy.

Irvin S. Cobb was an American author and humorist recognized for his writings in the early 20th century.

Irvin Kershner was an American film director best known for directing 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.'.

Irvin Berlin was a famous American composer and lyricist, known for songs like 'White Christmas.'.

Fictional characters named Irvin

Irvin is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' known for his role as a skilled archer.

Irvin is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Irvin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Irvin has ranked as high as #382 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Irvin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Irvin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 16
43%
TX 16
43%
PA 5
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188086
188188
188266
188373
188486
188591
188671
188755
188878
188976
189082
189173
189285
189388
189490
189565
189679
189775
189879
189973
1900118
190188
190291
190395
1904107
190587
190688
1907120
1908104
1909109
1910137
1911164
1912344
1913422
1914491
1915681
1916724
1917734
1918798
1919764
1920775
1921789
1922718
1923817
1924763
1925707
1926675
1927669
1928687
1929646
1930598
1931547
1932518
1933446
1934471
1935475
1936443
1937455
1938414
1939393
1940409
1941392
1942445
1943417
1944380
1945351
1946366
1947397
1948358
1949378
1950371
1951370
1952391
1953332
1954350
1955349
1956355
1957301
1958280
1959272
1960300
1961254
1962262
1963246
1964205
1965223
1966161
1967153
1968159
1969162
1970160
1971149
1972116
1973145
1974122
197597
197696
197793
1978109
1979101
1980106
1981113
198275
1983104
198486
198592
198687
1987143
1988328
1989267
1990270
1991407
1992353
1993277
1994261
1995294
1996291
1997298
1998274
1999265
2000272
2001282
2002297
2003323
2004307
2005366
2006341
2007316
2008320
2009291
2010219
2011249
2012194
2013148
2014142
2015113
2016107
2017122
2018127
2019100
202082
202190
202288
202373
202472