Irvin
Pronunciation: [ ERV-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Irvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 20 babies have been named Irvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irvin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,021 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,021
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Irvin
Irvin is a girl name .
Is Irvin a boy or girl name? Irvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,021 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,081. Irvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Irvin is currently ranked #38,021 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Irvin include Irv, Iry, Irie, and Irvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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