Total births
14
Boys' name · since 1952
Irv
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 14 babies named Irv, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 14
- total births
- 1952–1957
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
14 boys have been named Irv since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Irv has been recorded 14 times among boys since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1957.
- 14 total births
- 1952–1957 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
14 boys have been named Irv since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1957.
- 14
- total births
- 1952–1957
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Irv was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
8 babies were named Irv in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Irv's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Irv's full recorded timeline at 1957, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1957 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Irv at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Irv popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1957
- Peak year (1957)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Irv by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Irv's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Irv births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 14 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irv? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 14 babies named Irv. The most recent recorded year was 1957. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 8 births.
When was Irv most popular? ▼
Irv was most popular in the 1950s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Irv been used? ▼
Irv has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 6 years of data through 1957.
What names are similar to Irv? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Irving, Irvin, Irven, Irvine, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Irv
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–1957 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Irv: Baby Name Since 1952 - 14 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irv. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Irv draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.