Irvin
How to say it: UR-vin · /ˈɜːrvɪn/
Variant of Irving, from a Scottish place-name derived from the Irvine river; possibly meaning green river.
Irvin was the 1,566th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 80 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,860 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,566 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 80 |
| Share of births | 1 in 41,441 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,860 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Irvin peaked in the 1910s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Irvin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
Famous people named Irvin
- Irvin Yalom (born 1931)American psychotherapist and writer
- Irvin Kershner (1923–2010)American film director
- Irvin Cardona (born 1997)Maltese footballer
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