Why Irving Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Irving” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Irving” is of Gaelic origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Gnivri.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Vrniig.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Irving

The true meaning of ‘Irving’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Irving is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Irving, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You have great attention to details from fashion to composition. You are intense, compassionate, generous, artsy, and creative. You can logically interpret conditions and events. You are prone to anxiety so make sure to stick close to projects and have direction.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

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Is The Name Irving Popular?

“Irving” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Georgia as reported in the 1920 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in Georgia have the same name as you in 1920. A total of 1,492 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1918 with a total of 1,533 babies. That’s a lot of baby Irvings.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Irving” was recorded 44,253 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Irvings to occupy the country of Sint Maarten with an estimated population of 44,222.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 60 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1911 with a rank of #93 nationwide and was registered 431 times as a baby boy’s name. Irving became a popular boy’s name in the state of New York in the year 1911. It ranked #21 with 258 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1918 in the state of New York with 715 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of New York for 26 years from 1910 to 1937 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Irving” was recorded 6,190 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Irving, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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