Gender: Male
Pronunciation: ER V IH NG B AE B IH T
Irving Babbitt was an American academic and literary critic, noted for his founding role in a movement that became known as the New Humanism, a significant influence on literary discussion and conservative thought in the period between 1910 and 1930. He was a cultural critic in the tradition of Matthew Arnold and a consistent opponent of romanticism, as represented by the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Politically he can, without serious distortion, be called a follower of Aristotle and Edmund Burke. He was an advocate of classical humanism but also offered an ecumenical defense of religion. His humanism implied a broad knowledge of various moral and religious traditions. His book Democracy and Leadership (1924) is regarded as a classic text of political conservatism. Babbitt is regarded as a major influence over American cultural and political conservatism.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 1, 2024
On the name Irving Babbitt, Irving means Handsome and Fair, Green Water / River, Boar Friend, From the City.
The name Irving Babbitt is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Irving is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Panama, and 66 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER V IH NG B AE B IH T
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Irving is recorded 10,516 times globally, ranking it as the 5,488th most common name worldwide.
Irving is most prevalent in Mexico, with 5,879 occurrences, making it the 368th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Irving is found among 1 in every 153 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #368 | 1 : 153 |
| United States of America | #1,790 | 1 : 901 |
| Panama | #153 | 1 : 157 |
| Peru | #1,898 | 1 : 2,411 |
| Costa Rica | #2,085 | 1 : 2,039 |
| Colombia | #12,876 | 1 : 18,965 |
| Guatemala | #2,434 | 1 : 3,610 |
| Canada | #5,625 | 1 : 5,774 |
| France | #15,097 | 1 : 22,482 |
| United Kingdom | #9,284 | 1 : 9,789 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Irving from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Irving Babbitt was an American academic and literary critic, noted for his founding role in a movement that became known as the New Humanism, a significant influence on literary discussion and conservative thought in the period between 1910 and 1930. He was a cultural critic in the tradition of Matthew Arnold and a consistent opponent of romanticism, as represented by the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Politically he can, without serious distortion, be called a follower of Aristotle and Edmund Burke. He was an advocate of classical humanism but also offered an ecumenical defense of religion. His humanism implied a broad knowledge of various moral and religious traditions. His book Democracy and Leadership (1924) is regarded as a classic text of political conservatism. Babbitt is regarded as a major influence over American cultural and political conservatism.
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