Irvin
Every Irvin since 1880 — 39,997 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irvin
Irvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,937 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 39,997 American babies have been named Irvin. Its peak came in 1923, when 826 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Irvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 80 | #1,937 |
| 2024 | — | — | 73 | #2,066 |
| 2023 | — | — | 73 | #2,053 |
| 2022 | — | — | 88 | #1,833 |
| 2021 | — | — | 90 | #1,774 |
| 2020 | — | — | 82 | #1,819 |
| 2019 | — | — | 100 | #1,637 |
| 2018 | — | — | 127 | #1,390 |
| 2017 | — | — | 122 | #1,425 |
| 2016 | — | — | 108 | #1,541 |
| 2015 | — | — | 113 | #1,478 |
| 2014 | — | — | 142 | #1,259 |
| 2013 | — | — | 148 | #1,211 |
| 2012 | — | — | 194 | #1,015 |
| 2011 | — | — | 249 | #858 |
| 2010 | — | — | 219 | #922 |
| 2009 | — | — | 291 | #781 |
| 2008 | — | — | 320 | #721 |
| 2007 | — | — | 316 | #725 |
| 2006 | — | — | 341 | #669 |
| 2005 | — | — | 366 | #613 |
| 2004 | — | — | 307 | #664 |
| 2003 | — | — | 323 | #634 |
| 2002 | — | — | 297 | #646 |
| 2001 | — | — | 282 | #656 |
| 2000 | — | — | 272 | #661 |
| 1995 | — | — | 294 | #599 |
| 1990 | — | — | 270 | #613 |
| 1985 | — | — | 92 | #954 |
| 1980 | — | — | 106 | #865 |
| 1975 | — | — | 97 | #847 |
| 1970 | — | — | 160 | #644 |
| 1965 | — | — | 223 | #509 |
| 1960 | — | — | 298 | #461 |
| 1955 | — | — | 349 | #386 |
| 1950 | — | — | 371 | #349 |
| 1945 | — | — | 351 | #317 |
| 1940 | — | — | 409 | #276 |
| 1935 | — | — | 475 | #244 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,832 | 598 | #218 |
| 1925 | — | — | 707 | #199 |
| 1920 | — | — | 775 | #182 |
| 1915 | — | — | 681 | #168 |
| 1910 | — | — | 137 | #192 |
| 1905 | — | — | 87 | #198 |
| 1900 | — | — | 118 | #177 |
| 1895 | — | — | 65 | #214 |
| 1890 | — | — | 82 | #172 |
| 1885 | — | — | 91 | #149 |
| 1880 | — | — | 86 | #159 |
Famous people named Irvin
- Irvin D. Yalom Psychologist · b. 1931
- Irvin Kershner Film director · 1923–2010
- Irvin McDowell Military personnel · 1818–1885
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Irvin in 2025?
Irvin ranked #1,937 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Irvin?
39,997 babies have been named Irvin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irvin most popular?
Irvin peaked in 1923, when 826 newborns received the name.
Is Irvin a boy or girl name?
Irvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Irvin rising or falling?
Irvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Irvin?
Well-known people named Irvin include Irvin D. Yalom (psychologist), Irvin Kershner (film director), Irvin McDowell (military personnel).