NAME PROFILE
Irwin
Irwin means 'boar friend' or 'sea friend' in Old English. it carries a legacy of mid-century classicism and suggests a personality that is observant, traditional, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,958 |
| Gender | Male (72% / 28%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 27%CA — 26%PA — 17%IL — 16%NJ — 13%
Notable People
Steve Irwin (Conservationist) · Irwin Shaw (Author) · Irwin Winkler (Producer) · Irwin Rose (Nobel Laureate) · Irwin Corey (Comedian)
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