Irwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪr.wɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Irwin is derived from the Old English name 'Eorwine', which combines the elements 'eor' meaning 'boar' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'.
Meaning
Friend of the boar
Language Evolution
Eorwine, Irwin
Historical Usage
Irwin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Irwyn, Erwin, Irwinson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Irwin is perceived as a traditional name with a friendly connotation, though it is less common than it once was.
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.