How Many People Are Named Irvine?

Complete statistics for the name Irvine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Irvine
Rare
Old English

Irvine is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today with just 256 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 1,289,333 Americans. That's a lot of zeroes! Most folks named Irvine are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~9,263
Living in US
1 in 35,782
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Determined ruler
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resolute
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,092
Worldwide Bearers
#95,129
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,492
🇺🇸 United States
889
🇿🇦 South Africa
521
🇬🇧 England
431
🇨🇦 Canada
414
🇲🇼 Malawi
381
🇬🇧 Scotland
213
🇯🇲 Jamaica
127
🇿🇲 Zambia
64
🇧🇧 Barbados
57

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
256 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
35
Would be under 30 (4%)
86
Would be 30–60 (10%)
783
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 904 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Irvine Through the Generations

Irvine has been a steady presence through the decades, peaking in popularity back in 1920 with 31 births. Today, there are 256 people named Irvine living in the United States, with the majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the average age of those named Irvine to 89, highlighting its status as a classic, old-school moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 28
Kentucky 16
Virginia 6
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Irvine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Irvine's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Irvine

How Many People Have the Name Irvine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,263 people in the United States currently share the name Irvine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,782 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Irvine a Common or Rare Name?

Irvine is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Irvine Mean?

Irvine means "determined ruler" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Irvine in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Irvine Most Popular?

The name Irvine reached peak popularity in 1920, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Irvine?

Approximately 9,263 people named Irvine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,263. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,782 Americans.

Is Irvine a rare name?

Irvine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,782 Americans has this name.

What does the name Irvine mean?

Irvine means "determined ruler" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Irvine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Irvine are male and 0% are female.

When was Irvine most popular?

Irvine peaked in 1920 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9,263
All-Time Births9,263
1 in X1 in 35,782
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1920
World Rank#95,129
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.