Irvin
Peaked at #140 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Irvin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Irvin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3034
in 1921
Last ranked
#10851
in 1988
Years tracked
11
1916–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Irvin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1921, ranking #3034 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Irvin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1988, when it stood at #10851.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #10,851 | 6 |
| 1954 | #6,087 | 5 |
| 1951 | #3,825 | 9 |
| 1932 | #4,698 | 5 |
| 1930 | #3,832 | 7 |
| 1928 | #4,416 | 6 |
| 1924 | #4,727 | 6 |
| 1923 | #3,487 | 9 |
Irvin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#140
in 1881
Current rank
#2077
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Irvin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #140 nationally with 88 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1259 (2014) to #2077 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Irvin ranks #2077 nationally for boys, with 72 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,077 | 72 |
| 2023 | #2,050 | 73 |
| 2022 | #1,833 | 88 |
| 2021 | #1,774 | 90 |
| 2020 | #1,818 | 82 |
| 2019 | #1,637 | 100 |
| 2018 | #1,390 | 127 |
| 2017 | #1,425 | 122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Irvin most popular?
Irvin was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #140 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Irvin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Irvin?
At least 39,915 babies have been recorded with the name Irvin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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