Irving Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationUR-ving / /ˈɪr.vɪŋ/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: sea friend; Scottish: green river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Irving has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It is derived from a place name in Scotland, which may refer to the River Irvine. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of writer Washington Irving. It has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Irving has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Irvin
- Ervin
International Variants
- Irvin (English)
- Irving (Scottish)
Famous people named Irving
Irving Berlin was a famous American composer and lyricist, known for songs like 'White Christmas'.
Irving Stone was an American author, best known for his biographical novels about famous historical figures.
Irving Azoff is an American music executive and former CEO of Ticketmaster.
Fictional characters named Irving
Irving is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant.
Irving 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 Irving was first seen in the United States in 1880. Irving has ranked as high as #251 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Irving has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Irving (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 25 | |
TX | 19 | |
AZ | 6 | |
IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 60 |
1881 | 60 |
1882 | 61 |
1883 | 46 |
1884 | 80 |
1885 | 78 |
1886 | 60 |
1887 | 55 |
1888 | 89 |
1889 | 65 |
1890 | 69 |
1891 | 75 |
1892 | 59 |
1893 | 95 |
1894 | 102 |
1895 | 110 |
1896 | 87 |
1897 | 98 |
1898 | 113 |
1899 | 95 |
1900 | 115 |
1901 | 80 |
1902 | 104 |
1903 | 125 |
1904 | 159 |
1905 | 148 |
1906 | 170 |
1907 | 196 |
1908 | 225 |
1909 | 202 |
1910 | 272 |
1911 | 431 |
1912 | 815 |
1913 | 862 |
1914 | 1,156 |
1915 | 1,385 |
1916 | 1,373 |
1917 | 1,470 |
1918 | 1,533 |
1919 | 1,440 |
1920 | 1,485 |
1921 | 1,417 |
1922 | 1,365 |
1923 | 1,384 |
1924 | 1,260 |
1925 | 1,174 |
1926 | 1,159 |
1927 | 1,021 |
1928 | 879 |
1929 | 754 |
1930 | 643 |
1931 | 583 |
1932 | 508 |
1933 | 408 |
1934 | 422 |
1935 | 353 |
1936 | 340 |
1937 | 338 |
1938 | 322 |
1939 | 322 |
1940 | 292 |
1941 | 317 |
1942 | 296 |
1943 | 325 |
1944 | 267 |
1945 | 266 |
1946 | 277 |
1947 | 320 |
1948 | 290 |
1949 | 283 |
1950 | 298 |
1951 | 286 |
1952 | 253 |
1953 | 243 |
1954 | 248 |
1955 | 247 |
1956 | 219 |
1957 | 228 |
1958 | 207 |
1959 | 174 |
1960 | 201 |
1961 | 197 |
1962 | 170 |
1963 | 158 |
1964 | 139 |
1965 | 111 |
1966 | 121 |
1967 | 133 |
1968 | 122 |
1969 | 114 |
1970 | 132 |
1971 | 103 |
1972 | 102 |
1973 | 86 |
1974 | 69 |
1975 | 82 |
1976 | 77 |
1977 | 71 |
1978 | 79 |
1979 | 82 |
1980 | 91 |
1981 | 88 |
1982 | 77 |
1983 | 82 |
1984 | 74 |
1985 | 73 |
1986 | 84 |
1987 | 109 |
1988 | 304 |
1989 | 222 |
1990 | 220 |
1991 | 340 |
1992 | 255 |
1993 | 187 |
1994 | 211 |
1995 | 165 |
1996 | 152 |
1997 | 131 |
1998 | 127 |
1999 | 140 |
2000 | 191 |
2001 | 160 |
2002 | 187 |
2003 | 214 |
2004 | 183 |
2005 | 176 |
2006 | 181 |
2007 | 179 |
2008 | 159 |
2009 | 139 |
2010 | 139 |
2011 | 121 |
2012 | 115 |
2013 | 129 |
2014 | 113 |
2015 | 100 |
2016 | 139 |
2017 | 141 |
2018 | 123 |
2019 | 120 |
2020 | 92 |
2021 | 94 |
2022 | 104 |
2023 | 97 |
2024 | 105 |