Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Irby

Although more commonly a surname, Irby is also a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Irby Brown (1928-2016) - American painter Irby Curry (1894-1918) - American football quarterback Irby Koffman (1899-1968) - American football coachEdith Irby Jones (1927-2019) - American physician Francis Irby Gwaltney (1921-1981) - American author George Irby Redditt (1863-1953) - Democratic…

Current Rank
#8,237
Peak Rank
#1,124 (1918)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1898
First Year
1943
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3919
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Irby

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Although more commonly a surname, Irby is also a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Irby Brown (1928-2016) - American painter Irby Curry (1894-1918) - American football quarterback Irby Koffman (1899-1968) - American football coachEdith Irby Jones (1927-2019) - American physician Francis Irby Gwaltney (1921-1981) - American author George Irby Redditt (1863-1953) - Democratic…

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The Story of Irby

Irby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1896, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 37 Irbys were born — ranking #1,124 that year. As of 2026, Irby ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Irbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Irby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Irby is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irby

What does the name Irby mean?
Although more commonly a surname, Irby is also a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Irby Brown (1928-2016) - American painter Irby Curry (1894-1918) - American football quarterback Irby Koffman (1899-1968) - American football coachEdith Irby Jones (1927-2019) - American physician Francis Irby Gwaltney (1921-1981) - American author George Irby Redditt (1863-1953) - Democratic…
How popular is Irby in 2026?
In 2026, Irby ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Irby most popular?
Irby reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,124 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Irby most popular?
Irby has historically been most popular in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Irby.
Is Irby a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Irby is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Irby?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irby include Harlie, Jospeh, Cedar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Irby

Irby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Irby's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,124. Use the chart and map above to compare Irby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.