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Irving

Irving is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “fresh and river.” In 2024 it was given to 105 boys in the United States.

Irving at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“fresh and river”
Pronunciation
/ˈɜː.vɪŋ/
Also spelled
Irvine

About the name Irving

Irving belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “fresh and river” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Irvine.

In the United States, Irving first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #93 in 1911, and in 2024 105 babies received the name — 44,273 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Irving in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#93 in 1911
Peak year
1918
Babies named Irving in 2024
105
Total since 1880
44,273

Spellings & short forms

Irvine

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Irving mean?

Irving means “fresh and river” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Irving a boy or girl name?

Irving is a boy name. In 2024, 105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Irving?

Irving comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Irvine.

How popular is the name Irving?

Irving first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #93 in 1911, and 105 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Irving?

Irving is pronounced /ˈɜː.vɪŋ/ (IPA).

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