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Irvin

Irvin is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 72 boys in the United States.

Irvin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɝvɪn/
Also spelled
Ervin

About the name Irvin

Irvin belongs to the French and Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Ervin.

In the United States, Irvin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #140 in 1881, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 39,840 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Irvin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#140 in 1881
Peak year
1923
Babies named Irvin in 2024
72
Total since 1880
39,840

Spellings & short forms

Ervin

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Irvin mean?

The meaning of Irvin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Irvin a boy or girl name?

Irvin is a boy name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Irvin?

Irvin comes from the French and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Ervin.

How popular is the name Irvin?

Irvin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #140 in 1881, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Irvin?

Irvin is pronounced /ˈɝvɪn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.