Originating from England, the name Irving is derived from the Germanic elements 'Eri' meaning 'honor' and 'ric' meaning 'power'. It was originally a Scottish surname, but has since become widely used as a given name. Irving is associated with notable figures such as American writer Washington Irving, after whom the city of Irving, Texas is named. The name's popularity peaked in the United States during the mid-20th century.
The name Irving experienced a steady popularity from 1915 to 1928, with the highest number of births occurring in 1928 at 10 babies named Irving that year.