Irvin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish and English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
'Irvin' is a name of Scottish and English origin meaning 'boar friend'.
Meaning of the Name Irvin
'Irvin' is a variant of the name 'Irving' which is of Scottish and English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Eoforwine', composed of the elements 'eofor' meaning 'boar' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. The name 'Irvin' is also associated with the Gaelic name 'Iain', which is the Scottish form of 'John'. It has historical significance as several notable individuals have borne this name.
Popularity of the Name Irvin
The popularity for the name Irvin peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 817 births, which ranked number 398 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Irvin had the most female births in 1921 with 11, which ranked number 2,941 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 817, which ranked number 173 out of 4,904 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Irvin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 194 births to 88 births, a decline of -54.64%. Among males, Irvin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 194 births to 88 births, a decline of -54.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Irvin
- 20 Year Trend of Irvin: -70.37%
- 10 Year Trend of Irvin: -54.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Irvin: -54.64%
Popularity of Irvin by State
For males, Irvin was most popular in Southwestern states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Irvin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 14 | 1359 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Irvin
- Total Births of Irvin: 81 (-7.60%)
- Male Births of Irvin: 81 (-7.60%)
Given the downward trend of Irvin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.60% decrease in total births, for a total of 81 births in 2024. Male births for Irvin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 81 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.60%.