Irene
girl name#651 in 2025Irene entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #16 in 1918, ranks #651 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#651
rank today
#16
peak (1918)
442
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #86 |
| 1890s | #45 |
| 1900s | #25 |
| 1910s | #19 |
| 1920s | #21 |
| 1930s | #53 |
| 1940s | #93 |
| 1950s | #141 |
| 1960s | #218 |
| 1970s | #299 |
| 1980s | #340 |
| 1990s | #431 |
| 2000s | #563 |
| 2010s | #649 |
| 2020s | #652 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Irene has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 103,000 people named Irene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Irene alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Irene in 2025?
- Irene ranks #651 among US girl names in 2025, with 442 babies given the name.
- When was the name Irene most popular?
- Irene peaked in 1918, reaching #16 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Irene with classmates?
- Irene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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