Girl nameCurrently #1,851 in the USFalling
Ireland
//ˈaɪɜrlənd//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20097 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ireland's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ireland's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ireland |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 72 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 169 |
| 2000 | 141 |
| 2001 | 257 |
| 2002 | 236 |
| 2003 | 216 |
| 2004 | 238 |
| 2005 | 250 |
| 2006 | 255 |
| 2007 | 327 |
| 2008 | 345 |
| 2009 | 353 |
| 2010 | 329 |
| 2011 | 250 |
| 2012 | 208 |
| 2013 | 255 |
| 2014 | 271 |
| 2015 | 277 |
| 2016 | 231 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 206 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 108 |
Ireland through the decades
- Ireland peaked in 2009, when 353 babies were named Ireland in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ireland has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ireland currently ranks #1,851 in the US and is cooling off.