Irvine is a Scottish surname, which also became a given name. It is derived from the area of

river Irvine The River Irvine ( gd, Irbhinn) is a river that flows through southwest Scotland. Its watershed is on the Lanarkshire border of Ayrshire at an altitude of above sea-level, near Loudoun Hill, Drumclog, and SW by W of Strathaven. It flows west ...

in Scotland. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Acheson Irvine Acheson Gosford Irvine, ISO (December 7, 1837 – January 8, 1916) served as Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) from November 1, 1880, to March 31, 1886. Irvine was born in Lower Canada in 1837, the son of John George Irv ...

(1837–1916), Canadian police commissioner *

Alan Irvine (footballer born 1958) James Alan Irvine (born 12 July 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer and coach. Irvine played as a winger for Queen's Park, Everton, Crystal Palace, Dundee United and Blackburn Rovers. As a coach, Irvine worked in various role ...

(born 1958), Scottish footballer and manager * Alan Irvine (footballer born 1962) (born 1962), Scottish footballer *

Alexander C. Irvine Alexander Christian Irvine (born March 22, 1969) is an American fantasy and sci-fi author. Biography Irvine was born on March 22, 1969. Irvine first gained attention with his Locus Award-winning 2002 novel ''A Scattering of Jades'' (which also w ...

(born 1969), American writer * Andrew Irvine (disambiguation), several people * Archie Irvine (born 1946), Scottish footballer *

Arthur Irvine Sir Arthur James Irvine, QC PC (14 July 1909 – 15 December 1978) was a British barrister and politician. He was the Labour MP for Liverpool Edge Hill from the 1947 by-election until he died aged 69. Irvine was educated at Edinburgh A ...

(1909–1978), British politician *

Barbara Haney Irvine Barbara Haney Irvine (born 1944) is an American advocate for the preservation of women's historic sites. Irvine is the founding president of the Alice Paul Institute, named after American suffragist leader Alice Paul, and is the executive director ...

(born 1944), American advocate for the preservation of women's historic sites * Bill and Bobbie Irvine (1926–2008 and 1932–2004), British ballroom dancers * Bobby Irvine (footballer born 1900) (1900–1979), Irish footballer *

Bobby Irvine (footballer born 1942) Robert James Irvine (born 17 January 1942) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City. His younger brother Willie was a star striker for Burnley in the sixties. Club career Linfield Irvine was signed ...

(born 1942), Irish footballer * Brian Irvine (composer) (born 1965), Northern Irish composer *

Brian Irvine (footballer) Brian Irvine (born 24 May 1965 in Bellshill, Scotland) is a former international footballer who played as a central defender for Falkirk, Aberdeen, Dundee, Ross County and managed Elgin City. He was capped nine times by Scotland. Career Af ...

, Scottish footballer *

Bulldog Irvine Doctor Robert William Irvine, (1853–1897) nicknamed "Bulldog", was a Scotland international rugby football player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Academicals. Provincial career He represented Edinburg ...

(1853–1897), Scottish rugby union footballer * Christopher Irvine (born 1970), American-born Canadian professional wrestler better known as

Chris Jericho Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler and singer. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is the leader of the Jerich ...

* Daniel Irvine (born 1982), Australian rugby league footballer *

Daryl Irvine Daryl Keith Irvine (born November 15, 1964) from Grottoes, Virginia is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1990–1992). He batted and threw right-handed. Irvine earned his first major league victor ...

(born 1964), American baseball pitcher * David Irvine (blackjack player), engineer and blackjack player *

David Irvine (Canadian politician) David Irvine (November 26, 1835 – May 28, 1924) was an Irish-born farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Carleton in the House of Commons of Canada from 1881 to 1887 as a Liberal member.* He was born in C ...

(1835–1924), Irish-born farmer and political figure in Canada *

David Irvine (diplomat) David Taylor Irvine, (10 January 1947 – 30 March 2022) was an Australian diplomat who, from March 2009 to September 2014, was the Director-General of Security, the head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). Prior to his ...

(born 1947), Australian diplomat * Del Irvine (1892–1916), Canadian ice hockey player * Derry Irvine (born 1940), British lawyer * Don Irvine (born 1954), Canadian canoer *

Duncan Irvine Duncan Irvine was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Academicals; and Aberdeen Rangers. He was staying in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire in 1881 census. Provincial care ...

, Scottish rugby union footballer *

Eddie Irvine Edmund Irvine Jr. (; born 10 November 1965) is a former racing driver from Northern Ireland. He competed in Formula One between 1993 and 2002, and finished runner-up in the 1999 World Drivers' Championship, driving for Scuderia Ferrari. He b ...

(born 1965), Northern Irish racing driver * Edith Irvine (1884–1949), American photographer *

Fely Irvine Fely Irvine (born 1988/1989) is an Australian actress, singer and dancer. She was a former member of Hi-5 and became a contestant in ''The Voice''. She left Hi-5 in 2011 after three years with the group. Irvine went on the live in the U.S whe ...

(born 1989), Australian musician and television personality known for being a member of Hi-5 * Frank Irvine (1858–1931), American judge * Gary Irvine (born 1985), Scottish footballer *

George Irvine George Irvine may refer to: *George Irvine (politician) (1826–1897), Canadian politician *George Irvine (basketball) (1948–2017), American basketball player and coach *George Irvine (diver), see William Hogarth Main See also

*George Irving ...

(1948–2017), American basketball player and coach *

George Irvine (politician) George Irvine (November 16, 1826 – February 24, 1897) was a Quebec lawyer, judge, professor and political figure. He represented Mégantic in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1876 and in the 1st Canadian Parliament from 18 ...

(1826–1897), Canadian lawyer, judge, professor and political figure * Gerard D'Arcy-Irvine (1862–1932), Australian bishop *

Godman Irvine Sir Bryant Godman Irvine (25 July 1909 – 3 May 1992) was a Canadian-born British Conservative politician. Early life Irvine was born to William Henry and Ada Mary Irvine and raised in Toronto. He was educated at Upper Canada College in Toron ...

(1909–1992), Canadian-born British politician * Hamish Irvine, British auto racing driver from Scotland *

Hans Irvine Hans William Henry Irvine (2 August 1856 – 11 July 1922) was an Australian vigneron, winemaker, and politician. Early life Irvine was born in Melbourne on 2 August 1856 to flour-miller John William Henry Irvine and Mary, née Gray. His f ...

(1856–1922), Australian politician and winemaker *

Hazel Irvine Hazel Irvine (born 24 May 1965) is a Scottish sports presenter. Early life Irvine was born in St Andrews, Scotland. Educated at Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh, she achieved an MA in History of Art at the University of St. Andrews, and comp ...

(born 1965), British television presenter * Helen Douglas Irvine (1880–1947), Scottish novelist, historian and translator *

Ian Irvine Ian Irvine (born 1950) is an Australian fantasy and eco- thriller author and marine scientist. To date Irvine has written 27 novels, including fantasy, eco-thrillers and books for children. He has had books published in at least 12 countries a ...

(born 1950), Australian author * Irvine family, American family of landowners * Jack Irvine (1912–1996), Canadian political figure *

James Irvine (chemist) Sir James Colquhoun Irvine KBE JP PhD (Leipzig) DL DSc BSc FRS FRSE FEIS (9 May 1877 – 12 June 1952) was a British organic chemist and Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews from 1921 until his death. As a research c ...

(1877–1952), British chemist *

James Irvine (designer) James Irvine RDI (1958 – 18 February 2013) was a British industrial designer who created furniture and product designs for many well know companies and brands such as Artemide, B&B Italia, Cappellini, Foscarini, Ikea, Magis, Muji, Thonet, ...

(born 1958), London-born designer working in Milan * James Irvine (educator) (1793–1835), American university president *

James Irvine (Pennsylvania politician) James Irvine (August 4, 1735 – April 28, 1819) was a Pennsylvania soldier and politician of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Post-Revolutionary periods. He was an officer of the Continental Army, a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, ...

(1735–1819), Pennsylvania soldier and politician *

James Irvine (Quebec businessman) Lt.-Colonel The Hon. James Irvine J.P., M.P. (1766 – September 27, 1829) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada. James Irvine was born in England in 1766, the son of Adam Irvine (1736–1776) and Elizabeth (1731–1818), dau ...

(1766–1829), Canadian businessman and political figure *

Jeremy Irvine Jeremy William Fredric Smith (born 18 June 1990), known professionally as Jeremy Irvine, is an English actor who made his film debut in the epic war film ''War Horse'' (2011). In 2012, he portrayed Philip "Pip" Pirrip in the film adaptation of ...

(born 1990), British actor *

Jessie Seymour Irvine Jessie Seymour Irvine (26 July 1836 – 2 September 1887) was the daughter of a Church of Scotland parish minister who served at Dunottar, Peterhead, and Crimond in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She is referred to by Ian Campbell Bradley in his 19 ...

(1836–1887), Scottish musical arranger *

Jim Irvine (field hockey) James Irvine (born 2 December 1948) is a retired field hockey defender from Australia, who was a member of the national team that won the silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was also a member of the tea ...

(born 1948), Australian field hockey player * Jim Irvine (footballer) (born 1940), Scottish footballer * Jock Irvine (born 1944), Australian cricketer * Joseph Irvine, English footballer * Josephus S. Irvine (1819–1876), Confederate major *

John Irvine (journalist) John Irvine is a television news journalist, and the principal ITV News overseas journalist. Irvine was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After attending Campbell College, he went on to study journalism at the College of Business Studies, gra ...

, Northern Irish journalist *

John Irvine (priest) John Dudley Irvine (born 2 January 1949) was the Dean of Coventry. Career and ministry Irvine was a barrister in London before his ordination to the priesthood. He served a curacy at Holy Trinity Brompton and was one of the founders of the Alpha ...

(born 1949), British priest * Kathi Irvine, American statistician * Keith Irvine (1928–2011), American-based interior designer of Scottish descent *

Ken Irvine Kenneth John Irvine (5 March 1940 – 22 December 1990), also nicknamed "Mongo", was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He holds the standing Australian record for the most tries in a ...

(1941–1991), Australian rugby league player *

Lee Irvine Brian Lee Irvine (born 9 March 1944 in Durban, South Africa) is a former cricketer who played four Tests for South Africa in 1969–70 in the last Test series played by South Africa before official sporting links were broken over the apartheid ...

, South African cricketer * Leonard Irvine (1906–1973), English cricketer * Lucy Irvine (born 1956), British author *

Lyn Irvine Lyn Lloyd Newman (née Irvine; 3 May 1901 – 19 May 1973) was a literary journalist and writer. She was born in Berwick-upon-Tweed, the daughter of John A. Irvine, a Presbyterian minister, and his Irish wife Lilian; Andrew Irvine, who died ...

(1901–1973), English journalist and writer *

Martyn Irvine Martyn Irvine (born 6 June 1985) is a Northern Ireland-born former cyclist, who competed professionally between 2008 and 2017 for the Pezula Racing, Planet X, , , and teams, and rode at the 2012 Olympic Games. He was also a directeur sportif fo ...

(born 1985), Irish cyclist * Mat Irvine (born 1948), British television designer * Michael Irvine (born 1939), British politician * Murray Irvine (1924–2005), British priest * Olive Lillian Irvine (1895–1969), Canadian teacher and politician * Paula Irvine (born 1968), American actress *

Reed Irvine Reed or Reeds may refer to: Science, technology, biology, and medicine * Reed bird (disambiguation) * Reed pen, writing implement in use since ancient times * Reed (plant), one of several tall, grass-like wetland plants of the order Poales * Re ...

(1922–2004), American media critic * Richard Irvine (1910–1976), American art director and Disney employee *

Robert Irvine Robert Paul Irvine (; born 24 September 1965) is an English celebrity chef and talk show host who has appeared on and hosted a variety of Food Network programs including '' Dinner: Impossible'', ''Worst Cooks in America'', '' Restaurant: Imposs ...

(born 1965), British celebrity chef * Robert Irvine (rugby league), New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s *

Robin Irvine Robin Irvine (21 December 1901, in Stoke Newington, London, England – 28 April 1933, in Bermuda) was a British film actor. He was married to actress Ursula Jeans from 1931 until his death from pleurisy aged 31. Filmography * '' The Secret King ...

(1900–1933), British film actor *

Sadie Irvine Sarah Agnes Estelle (Sadie) Irvine (July 21, 1887 - September 4, 1970) was an American artist and educator. Her work is associated with the Newcomb College pottery school, where she studied and taught until her retirement in 1952. Biography Irv ...

(1887–1970), American artist and educator * Sammy Irvine (born 1956), Scottish footballer *

Scott Irvine James Scott Irvine (born 30 December 1953) is a Canadian composer, arranger, and tuba player based in Owen Sound, Ontario. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers, he has been commissioned to co ...

(born 1953), Canadian musician *

Ted Irvine Edward Amos "Ted" Irvine (born December 8, 1944) is a Canadian former professional NHL hockey player who was active during the 1960s and 1970s. Career Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15-yea ...

(born 1944), Canadian ice hockey player; father of Chris Jericho (above) * Thomas Irvine (1913–1985), British priest *

Thomas Alexander Irvine Colonel Thomas Alexander Irvine DSO TD DL (24 June 1907 – 5 May 1963) was a Scottish career soldier and former Commander of the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, leading the capture of Mandalay, Burma, during World War II. Irvine was ...

(died 1963), Scottish soldier * Vernon K. Irvine, American football coach * W. D. Irvine, 1890 American football coach *

Weldon Irvine Weldon Jonathan Irvine Jr. (October 27, 1943 – April 9, 2002), also known as Master Wel, was an American composer, playwright, poet, pianist, organist, and keyboardist. Biography Irvine, an African American, was born in Hampton, Virginia, on ...

(1943–2002), American composer *

William Irvine (Australian politician) Sir William Hill Irvine (6 July 1858 – 20 August 1943) was an Australian politician and judge. He served as Premier of Victoria (1902–1904), Attorney-General of Australia (1913–1914), and Chief Justice of Victoria (1918–1935). Early l ...

(1858–1943), Australian politician *

William Irvine (Canadian politician) William Irvine (April 19, 1885 – October 26, 1962) was a Canadian politician, journalist, and clergyman. He served in the House of Commons of Canada on three occasions, as a representative of Labour, the United Farmers of Alberta, and the Co- ...

(1885–1962), Canadian politician, journalist and clergyman *

William Irvine (chemist) William Irvine FRSE (1743-1787) was an 18th-century British doctor and chemist who served as assistant to Joseph Black in many of his important experiments. He twice served as President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow ...

(1743–1787), Scottish chemist * William Irvine (lawyer) (1820–1882), American soldier and politician * William Irvine (missionary) (fl.1900–1940), Indian magazine editor * William Irvine (physician) (1741–1804), American politician *

William Irvine (Scottish evangelist) William Irvine (; 1863–1947), sometimes Irvin or Irwin in contemporary documents, was an evangelist from the late nineteenth century, and continuing through the first half of the twentieth century. He is regarded as the founder and early pro ...

(1863–1947) * William Irvine (soldier) (1298–?), Scottish soldier and landowner * William D. Irvine, Canadian writer, historian and academic *

Willie Irvine William John Irvine (born 18 June 1943) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a centre forward. Born in Eden, County Antrim, into a large family, he grew up in the nearby town of Carrickfergus. He did well at school ...

(born 1943), Irish footballer * Willie Irvine (footballer born 1956) (born 1956), Scottish association footballer * Willie Irvine (footballer born 1963) (born 1963), Scottish footballer and manager *

Wilson Irvine Wilson Henry Irvine (28 February 1869 – 1936) was a master American Impressionist landscape painter. Although most closely associated with the Old Lyme, Connecticut art colony headed by Florence Griswold, Irvine spent his early career near C ...

(1869–1936), American painter

Given name

Irvine Arditti Irvine Arditti (born 8 February 1953) is a British violinist, as well as the leader and founder of the Arditti Quartet. Biography Arditti attended the Central Foundation Boys' School in London before continuing his studies at the Royal Academy ...

(born 1953), British musician * Irvine Barrow (1913–2005), Canadian politician * Irvine Boocock (1890–?), English footballer *

Irvine Bulloch Irvine Stephens Bulloch (June 25, 1842 – July 14, 1898) was an officer in the Confederate Navy and the youngest officer on the famed warship CSS ''Alabama''. He fired its last shot before it was sunk off the coast of France at the end of the ...

(1842–1898), American naval officer * Irvine Dearnaley (1877–1965), English cricketer *

Irvine Clifton Gardner Dr. Irvine Clifton Gardner (1889–1972) was an American physicist. In 1921, he joined the National Bureau of Standards, and in 1950, he became chief of the Division of Optics and Meteorology. He was the president of the Optical Society of Amer ...

(1889–1972), American physicist *

Irvine Geddes Irvine Campbell Geddes (9 July 1882 – 18 May 1962) was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p139 He was capped six times between 1906 and 1908 for and captained Scotland in the 1908 Calcutta Cup match.Griffiths, p2:15 He also played for Lond ...

(1882–1962), Scottish rugby union footballer * Irvine Glennie (1892–1980), British navy officer *

Irvine W. Grote Irvine Walter Grote (July 25, 1899 – August 6, 1972) was an American chemist and scholar. He was born in the Cameron Hill section of Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 25, 1899. He entered the University of Chattanooga, later University of Tennes ...

(1899–1972), American chemist and scholar * Irvine Laidlaw (born 1943), Scottish businessman *

Irvine Lenroot Irvine Luther Lenroot (January 31, 1869 – January 26, 1949) was a United States representative and United States senator from Wisconsin and an associate judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Education and career ...

(1869–1949), American politician * Irvine M. Levine, American physician * Irvine Masson (1887–1962), Australian chemist and educator * Irvine U. Masters (1823–1865), American politician *

Irvine Page Irvine Heinly Page (January 7, 1901 – June 10, 1991) was an American physiologist who played an important part in the field of hypertension for almost 60 years while working at the Cleveland Clinic as the first Chair of Research.Frohlich ED, D ...

(1901–1991), American physiologist *

Irvine Patnick Sir Cyril Irvine Patnick OBE (11 October 1929 – 30 December 2012) was a British businessman and Conservative Party politician. He was knighted in 1994.Martin WainwrighObituary: Irvine Patnick ''The Guardian'', 31 December 2012 Early life ...

(born 1929), British politician * Irvine Robbins (1917–2008), Canadian-American entrepreneur, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins * Irvine Robertson (1882–1956), Canadian rower *

Irvine Sellar Irvine Gerald Sellar (3 September 1934 – 26 February 2017) was an English fashion retailer, and later property developer. He was the founder of the Sellar Property Group, and the developer of The Shard. Early life Sellar was born on 3 Septemb ...

, British property developer * Irvine Shillingford (born 1944), Dominican cricketer * Irvine Thornley (1883–1955), English footballer *

Irvine Welsh Irvine Welsh (born 27 September 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel '' Trainspotting'' was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short fil ...

(born 1958), Scottish novelist, best known for ''Trainspotting''