How Many People Are Named Irv?
An estimated 10 people in the United States have the first name Irv. It is almost exclusively a male name. The average bearer is 75 years old, and Irv peaked in popularity in 1957 with 8 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Irv as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, and state-by-state birth registrations. You can also check how many people share the full name Irv paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 75, Irv is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1961.
- Irv is exceptionally rare. Fewer than 100 people with this name are estimated to be alive in the U.S. today.
Estimated Living Americans
10
About 1 in 34,275,434 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
100.0% confidence
Average Age
75
years old
Peak Year
1957
8 births
Total Registered
14
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Irv
Irv is almost exclusively a male name. Out of 14 total births registered, 100.0% were male.
Irv as a male name
Ranked #3,126 in 1957
8 male births in 1957
Peak: 1957 (8 births)
Irv: Popularity Over Time
Irv by Decade
How has Irv tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
| Decade | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
Irv + Last Name Combinations
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Irv: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irv?
We estimate approximately 10 people named Irv are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 34,275,434 Americans share this first name.
Is Irv a common name?
Irv is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 28.5% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 14 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Irv most popular?
Irv reached peak popularity in 1957, when 8 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Irv is approximately 75 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
Is Irv a male name?
Irv is predominantly male. 100.0% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
How many Irv Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Irv Smith, Irv Johnson, Irv Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 0 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau estimate. Full methodology.
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