Irish
girl name#13208 in 2025Irish entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #1789 in 1960, ranks #13208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
#13208
rank today
#1789
peak (1960)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3525 |
| 1930s | #3593 |
| 1940s | #3262 |
| 1950s | #2221 |
| 1960s | #2345 |
| 1970s | #4110 |
| 1980s | #5066 |
| 1990s | #7379 |
| 2000s | #7861 |
| 2010s | #10336 |
| 2020s | #11424 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Irish are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Irish alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Irish in 2025?
- Irish ranks #13208 among US girl names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Irish most popular?
- Irish peaked in 1960, reaching #1789 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Irish with classmates?
- Irish will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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