Irwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Irwin originates from Old English, meaning 'friend of the boar'. It evolved from the historical form 'Eorwine' and has connotations of friendship and strength. The name does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the 19th century and is currently viewed as traditional.

The name Irwin is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Irwin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Irwin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 298th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 312th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 692nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1536th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1901st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3021st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5900th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7503rd out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Irwin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Irwin"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɪr.wɪn/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Irwin is derived from the Old English name 'Eorwine', which combines the elements 'eor' meaning 'boar' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'.

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Meaning

Friend of the boar

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Language Evolution

Eorwine, Irwin

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Historical Usage

Irwin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Variants & Derivatives

Irwyn, Erwin, Irwinson

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Irwin is perceived as a traditional name with a friendly connotation, though it is less common than it once was.

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Famous People

Steve Irwin, Irwin Allen, Irwin Shaw

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Irwin"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Irwin"

"Irwin" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 298th of 7545 5,633
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 312th of 6773 5,818
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 692nd of 7552 2,143
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1536th of 10718 508
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1901st of 16616 596
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3021st of 24088 545
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5900th of 23106 178
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7503rd of 9107 12

Regional Popularity of "Irwin" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
275th/275
100.00%
155th/155
100.00%
857th/857
100.00%
380th/380
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
355th/355
100.00%
131st/131
100.00%
1300th/1300
100.00%
512th/512
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
697th/697
100.00%
375th/375
100.00%
1285th/1285
100.00%
833rd/833
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1791st/1791
100.00%
1031st/1031
- 100.00%
1541st/1541
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
1674th/1674
100.00%
2109th/2109
100.00%
1160th/1160
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
2309th/2309
100.00%
3672nd/3672
100.00%
1883rd/1883
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 100.00%
3558th/3558
- 100.00%
3671st/3671

Regional Popularity of "Irwin" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Irwin"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Irwin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.