Irvin is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 72 boys in the United States.
Irvin at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɝvɪn/
Also spelled
Ervin
About the name Irvin
Irvin belongs to the French and Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Ervin.
In the United States, Irvin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #140 in 1881, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 39,840 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Irvin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Irvin a boy or girl name?
Irvin is a boy name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Irvin?
Irvin comes from the French and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Ervin.
How popular is the name Irvin?
Irvin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #140 in 1881, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Irvin?
Irvin is pronounced /ˈɝvɪn/ (IPA).
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