How Many People Are Named Irva?

Complete statistics for the name Irva in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Irva
Very Rare
229
Estimated People
1 in 1,441,048
1 in X Americans
1899
Peak Popularity
Female
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♂ Male
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♀ Female
229 (100%)
0%
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Avg Age: 103

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Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Irva in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Irva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,441,048 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Irva a Common or Rare Name?

Irva is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Irva Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Irva are covered in full on the Irva name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Irva Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Irva in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Irva is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Irva Most Popular?

The name Irva reached peak popularity in 1899, with 19 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Irva Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Irva across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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How many people are named Irva?

Approximately 229 people in the United States share the name Irva, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Irva a rare name?

Irva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,441,048 Americans has this name.

What does the name Irva mean?

The meaning and origin of Irva is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Irva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Irva are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Irva most popular?

The name Irva reached its peak in 1899, with 19 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People229
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 1,441,048
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1899
Male %0%
Female %100%

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