Irvin first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Irvin has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Irvin

A masculine name derived from the Scottish surname Irving, meaning "green river".

Popularity of Irvin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Irvin is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Irvin being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 73 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Irvin.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 73 0
2022 88 0
2021 90 0
2020 82 0
2019 100 0
2018 127 0
2017 122 0
2016 107 0
2015 113 0
2014 142 0
2013 148 0
2012 194 0
2011 249 0
2010 219 0
2009 291 0
2008 320 0
2007 316 0
2006 340 0
2005 366 0
2004 307 0
2003 323 0
2002 297 0
2001 282 0
2000 272 0
1999 265 0
1998 274 0
1997 298 0
1996 291 0
1995 294 0
1994 262 0
1993 277 0
1992 352 0
1991 407 0
1990 270 0
1989 267 0
1988 328 6
1987 143 0
1986 87 0
1985 92 0
1984 86 0
1983 104 0
1982 75 0
1981 113 0
1980 106 0
1979 101 0
1978 108 0
1977 93 0
1976 96 0
1975 97 0
1974 122 0

The history of the first name Irvin

The name Irvin originated from the Scottish Gaelic name Airbeann, which means "green river" or "green valley". It's derived from the Gaelic elements "air" meaning green and "benn" meaning mountain or peak. The name was first used in the Highlands of Scotland during the Middle Ages.

In ancient Scottish folklore, Irvin was the name of a legendary warrior who fought against Viking invaders. This mythical figure is mentioned in several old Gaelic ballads and oral traditions passed down through generations of Highland clans.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Irvin dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle. It referred to Airbeann mac Gillespic, a Scottish chieftain who led his clan in battles against rival clans.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Irvin was Irvin McDowell (1818-1885), a Union Army general during the American Civil War. He commanded the Army of Northeastern Virginia and fought in the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861.

Another famous Irvin was Irvin S. Cobb (1876-1944), an American author, humorist, and columnist. He is best known for his short stories and humorous writings about life in the Southern United States.

Irvin D. Yalom (born 1931) is a renowned American existential psychotherapist and author. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field of existential psychotherapy and has written several influential books on the subject.

Irvin Kershner (1923-2010) was an American film director best known for directing the Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), which is widely considered one of the best films in the Star Wars franchise.

Irvin Feld (1909-1984) was an American businessman and the founder of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He played a significant role in popularizing and modernizing the circus industry in the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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