Hirving
A Spanish masculine name meaning "born on a pilgrimage."
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Hirving. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hirving today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hirving births was 2018 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hirving. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hirving. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2018
23 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,115
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Hirving: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hirving from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hirving by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hirving during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hirvings live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hirving
The given name Hirving is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or cultural roots. It appears to be a unique name, potentially created by combining elements of existing names or words from different languages.
While there are no definitive records of the name's origin, some theories suggest that it may be derived from a combination of the Germanic name "Hir" or "Heer" (meaning army or warrior) and the English word "ving" (meaning wing or feather). However, this is speculative and lacks concrete historical evidence.
Another potential explanation is that Hirving could be a variation or misspelling of the name "Irving," which has its roots in the Scottish surname "Irvine." The name "Irving" is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name "Eirionnach," meaning "from Ireland." However, the connection between Hirving and Irving remains tenuous.
In terms of historical references or famous individuals bearing the name Hirving, there is a notable lack of documented examples from ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This further reinforces the notion that Hirving is a relatively modern name without a rich historical lineage.
That being said, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Hirving in recent times:
1. Hirving Lozano (born 1995) - A Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Napoli and the Mexican national team.
2. Hirving Alonso Ramírez (born 1983) - A Mexican professional boxer who has competed in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.
3. Hirving Chavez (born 1986) - A Mexican-American actor and musician, known for his roles in television shows like "Saving Grace" and "Shameless."
Unfortunately, due to the relatively modern nature of the name, there are no widely recognized historical figures or prominent individuals from earlier eras who have borne the name Hirving. This reinforces the notion that the name is a recent creation or variation, lacking a deep-rooted historical or cultural significance.
People
Hirving + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hirving as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hirving: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hirving?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hirving going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Hirving a common name?
We classify Hirving as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hirving most popular?
The single biggest year for Hirving was 2018, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hirving is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hirving in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hirving a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hirving in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hirving still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hirving in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hirving can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hirving?
Find out how many people have the name Hirving on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.