Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Irvine

Irvine is a Scottish surname, which also became a given name. It is derived from the area of river Irvine in Scotland. It is also common in Northern Ireland, probably as a result of Ulster Scots migration. Notable people with the name include:

  • English
  • Scottish
Current Rank
#10,659
Peak Rank
#1,181 (1915)
Total Babies
899
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1920
First Year
1920
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#4975
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Irvine

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

Irvine is a Scottish surname, which also became a given name. It is derived from the area of river Irvine in Scotland. It is also common in Northern Ireland, probably as a result of Ulster Scots migration. Notable people with the name include:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English
  • Scottish

The Story of Irvine

Irvine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 30 Irvines were born — ranking #1,181 that year. As of 2026, Irvine ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 899 Irvines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Irvine

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Irvine

What does the name Irvine mean?
Irvine is a Scottish surname, which also became a given name. It is derived from the area of river Irvine in Scotland. It is also common in Northern Ireland, probably as a result of Ulster Scots migration. Notable people with the name include:
What is the origin of the name Irvine?
Irvine has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English, Scottish.
How popular is Irvine in 2026?
In 2026, Irvine ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Irvine most popular?
Irvine reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,181 that year with 30 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Irvine most popular?
Irvine has historically been most popular in Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Irvine.
Is Irvine a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Irvine is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Irvine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irvine include Perley, Lige, Glover. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Irvine

Irvine is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 899 births in the dataset. Irvine's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,181. Use the chart and map above to compare Irvine'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.