Ireland
boy nameIreland entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2915 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2915
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3325 |
| 1920s | #4031 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #3292 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
| 1990s | #9323 |
| 2000s | #9700 |
| 2010s | #11868 |
| 2020s | #11551 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ireland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ireland alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ireland in 2025?
- Ireland is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ireland most popular?
- Ireland peaked in 1914, reaching #2915 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ireland with classmates?
- Ireland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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