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Summary

Irby is derived from the Old Norse name 'Irbi', meaning 'the farm of the people'. It evolved through historical forms like 'Irbi' and has become a distinctive name in modern times. The name reflects a connection to rural traditions and has gained popularity due to its unique charm. It does not have biblical relevance but carries cultural significance.

The name Irby is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Irby has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Irby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1425th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1582nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2278th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4923rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Irby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.