Ira
girl name#1085 in 2025Ira entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #421 in 1880, ranks #1085 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1085
rank today
#421
peak (1880)
222
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #522 |
| 1890s | #586 |
| 1900s | #588 |
| 1910s | #729 |
| 1920s | #766 |
| 1930s | #855 |
| 1940s | #998 |
| 1950s | #1384 |
| 1960s | #2193 |
| 1970s | #3713 |
| 1980s | #5445 |
| 1990s | #8038 |
| 2000s | #8142 |
| 2010s | #2286 |
| 2020s | #1317 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ira has been most popular in CA, TX, NJ.
Living bearers
About 3,900 people named Ira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ira alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ira in 2025?
- Ira ranks #1085 among US girl names in 2025, with 222 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ira most popular?
- Ira peaked in 1880, reaching #421 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ira with classmates?
- Ira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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