Green water or fresh water
Derived from the Scottish river and town name, Irvine likely stems from Celtic elements meaning 'green' or 'fresh' combined with 'water'. It has long been used as a surname and a place name before being adopted as a given name.
Less common today
Irvine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,493 in 1991.
Scottish novelist known for 'Trainspotting'
Expert marksman and playable character · Final Fantasy VIII
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
