US Popularity:3662
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Green water, fresh water
Looking for a refreshing name for baby? Irving is a boy's given name of Scottish origin. Originally a Scottish last name, Irving sprung from the River Irvine and the town that got its name from the body of water. Irving means "green water" or “freshwater,” exuding life, vitality, and movement. This distinctive name has been popularized by the likes of Scottish author Irvine Welsh and Formula 1 star Eddie Irvine.
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Famous People Named Irving

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  • Irving Berlin
    Composer
  • Kyrie Irving
    Basketball Player

Irving Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Irving is currently #3523 on The Bump
Boy:Irving is currently #1950 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Irving is currently #3662 in U.S. births
Boy:Irving is currently #1716 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1716
in 2023
- 59
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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