Irving: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A handsome friend from the green water lands.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1685
- Peak
- #93 in 1911
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Irving Means
Irving is a boy name of English origin. A handsome friend from the green water lands.
How Popular Irving Is
Irving currently ranks #1685 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1911. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Irving
- Irving broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1911.
- Irving is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Irving has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Irving is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Irving
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Irving
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Irving.
Questions About Irving
What does Irving mean?
Irving is a boy name of English origin. A handsome friend from the green water lands.
How popular is Irving?
Irving currently ranks #1685 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1911. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Irving come from?
Irving comes from English roots. Irving broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1911.
Keep Irving on Your List
Add your due date and we will send name ideas, week by week guides, and the tools you need as your pregnancy moves along.
Free, unsubscribe anytime. Due date optional, but it makes the magic work.