Irby
Irby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Farmstead of the Irish, or settlement by the village.
Origin and history
Irby is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of the Irish' or 'farmstead near the village'. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become extremely rare for newborn boys. Today, it stands out as a unique, vintage occupational-style surname with deep Anglo-Norse roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,104 babies in the United States have been named Irby since 1880. It ranks #3585 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (54.2 %)
- LA (29.3 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- TN (4.9 %)
- SC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 256 |
| 1930-1940 | 216 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Irby
- Irby Curry: Athlete, Military officer
Fun facts
- The name comes from several places in England named Irby, derived from Old Norse elements.
- Irby saw its highest usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.