Irvin
Boy name · #1933 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Irvin? In official American birth records, Irvin has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 80 baby boys were named Irvin, placing it at #1933 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1475, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 22,500 boys born in 2025 was named Irvin.
Babies named Irvin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Irvin first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 86 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1923, when 817 boys were named Irvin — good for #173 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Irvin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Irvin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Irvin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Irvin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Irvin is most common
State-level data for Irvin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Irvin
Statistically, parents drawn to Irvin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elvin, Ervin, Mervin, Erwin, and Alvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Irvin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #1932 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2057 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2047 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1826 |
| 2021 | 90 | #1770 |
| 2020 | 82 | #1815 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1634 |
| 2018 | 127 | #1385 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1421 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1539 |
| 2015 | 113 | #1475 |
| 2014 | 142 | #1257 |
| 2013 | 148 | #1211 |
| 2012 | 194 | #1015 |
| 2011 | 249 | #855 |
| 2010 | 219 | #920 |
| 2009 | 291 | #780 |
| 2008 | 320 | #721 |
| 2007 | 316 | #724 |
| 2006 | 341 | #669 |
| 2005 | 366 | #612 |
| 2004 | 307 | #664 |
| 2003 | 323 | #634 |
| 2002 | 297 | #646 |
| 2001 | 282 | #656 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Irvin?
In official American birth records, the name Irvin first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 86 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Irvin a popular boy name?
Irvin ranked #1933 among boys in 2025 with 80 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1475.
When was the name Irvin most popular?
Irvin peaked in 1923, when 817 American boys received the name (ranked #173 that year). Since 1923 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Irvin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 22,500 newborn American boys was named Irvin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.