Ira
boy name#819 in 2025Ira entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #57 in 1881, ranks #819 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#819
rank today
#57
peak (1881)
301
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #73 |
| 1890s | #96 |
| 1900s | #127 |
| 1910s | #151 |
| 1920s | #180 |
| 1930s | #211 |
| 1940s | #218 |
| 1950s | #271 |
| 1960s | #374 |
| 1970s | #457 |
| 1980s | #625 |
| 1990s | #1050 |
| 2000s | #1387 |
| 2010s | #1108 |
| 2020s | #854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ira has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 24,000 people named Ira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ira alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 #819 among US boy names in 2025, with 301 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ira most popular?
- Ira peaked in 1881, reaching #57 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ira with classmates?
- Ira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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