Irving
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1911, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Irving has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Irving — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3036
in 1928
Last ranked
#3486
in 1930
Years tracked
13
1915–1930
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1915, Irving reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #3036 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Irving hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1930, when it stood at #3486.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | #3,486 | 8 |
| 1928 | #3,036 | 10 |
| 1927 | #4,042 | 7 |
| 1926 | #5,206 | 5 |
| 1925 | #3,844 | 8 |
| 1924 | #5,432 | 5 |
| 1923 | #4,159 | 7 |
| 1922 | #3,819 | 8 |
Irving — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#93
in 1911
Current rank
#1617
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Irving reached its peak popularity for boys in 1911, ranking #93 nationally with 431 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1448 (2014) to #1617 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Irving ranks #1617 nationally for boys, with 105 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,617 | 105 |
| 2023 | #1,719 | 97 |
| 2022 | #1,657 | 104 |
| 2021 | #1,731 | 94 |
| 2020 | #1,699 | 92 |
| 2019 | #1,456 | 120 |
| 2018 | #1,423 | 123 |
| 2017 | #1,287 | 141 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Irving most popular?
Irving was most popular in 1911, when it ranked #93 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Irving becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Irving?
At least 44,358 babies have been recorded with the name Irving in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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