Irvine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Irvine originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Irbhinn', meaning 'green water', and has evolved through forms such as 'Irbhinn' to its current form. It is linked to the River Irvine in Scotland. The name has biblical relevance and has been used since medieval times. It is often associated with Scottish heritage and is perceived as traditional today.
The name Irvine is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Irvine has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Irvine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1543rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2002nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3123rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6911th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14393rd out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Irvine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Irvine"
Pronunciation
/ˈɜrvɪn/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Irvine is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Irbhinn', which is believed to mean 'green water' or 'river'. It is associated with the River Irvine in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Meaning
green water
Language Evolution
Irbhinn, Irvine
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Scotland during the medieval period and has been used as both a given name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Irvin, Irving
Modern Popularity & Image
Irvine is perceived as a traditional and somewhat rare name in modern times, often associated with Scottish heritage.
Famous People
Irvine Welsh - Scottish author known for his novel 'Trainspotting'., Irvine K. P. - Notable figure in Scottish history.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Irvine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Irvine"
"Irvine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1543rd of 7545 | 370 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2002nd of 6773 | 247 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3123rd of 7552 | 134 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6911th of 16616 | 80 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14393rd of 24088 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Irvine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
74.26% 1757th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
45.07% 2847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Irvine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Irvine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Irvine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.