Irwin
Irwin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɝwɪn/
Meaning and origin of Irwin
Root meaning: “boar”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a medieval given name Erwin, from Eoforwine, from Old English eofor (“boar”) + wine (“friend”), the latter of which is from Proto-West Germanic *wini.
How popular is Irwin?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 15,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Irwin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4206 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #245 in 1931. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Irwin FAQ
What does the name Irwin mean?
Irwin traces back to a root meaning "boar". A male given name transferred from the surname. From a medieval given name Erwin, from Eoforwine, from Old English eofor (“boar”) + wine (“friend”), the latter of which is from Proto-West Germanic *wini.
What is the origin of the name Irwin?
Irwin is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Irwin?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 15,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Irwin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4206 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #245 in 1931. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Irwin a boy or girl name?
Irwin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 15,946 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.