Irwin

Irwin is a boy's name of English 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 17 boys in the United States.

Irwin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Irwin

Irwin belongs to the English & American 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.

In the United States, Irwin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #245 in 1931, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 15,934 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Irwin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#245 in 1931
Peak year
1925
Babies named Irwin in 2024
17
Total since 1880
15,934

Irwin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Irwin in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Irwin mean?

The meaning of Irwin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Irwin a boy or girl name?

Irwin is a boy name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Irwin?

Irwin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Irwin?

Irwin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #245 in 1931, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].