Irven
Irven is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Green water or boar friend.
Origin and history
Irven is a variant of Irvin or Irving, originating from Scottish place names and Old English terms related to water or green lands. Historically used as a masculine given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,086 babies in the United States have been named Irven since 1880. It ranks #3601 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (25 %)
- MI (25 %)
- OH (25 %)
- OK (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 214 |
| 1920-1930 | 309 |
| 1930-1940 | 186 |
| 1940-1950 | 134 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Irv
Fun facts
- Irven developed as an alternate spelling of Irvin and Irving.
- The name peaked in the United States around the early 20th century.