Irving
Irving: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜː.vɪŋ/ · /ˈɝ.vɪŋ/
Meaning and origin of Irving
Root meaning: “fresh”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, often used by English-speaking Jews to anglicize Israel.
Etymology
Variant of the Scottish habitational surname Irvine, probably from a Celtic word cognate with Welsh ir, yr (“fresh”) + afon (“river”).
How popular is Irving?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 44,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Irving (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3037 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1911. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Irving FAQ
What does the name Irving mean?
Irving traces back to a root meaning "fresh". A male given name transferred from the surname, often used by English-speaking Jews to anglicize Israel. Variant of the Scottish habitational surname Irvine, probably from a Celtic word cognate with Welsh ir, yr (“fresh”) + afon (“river”).
What is the origin of the name Irving?
Irving is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Irving?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 44,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Irving (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3037 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1911. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Irving a boy or girl name?
Irving is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 85 girls and 44,364 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.