Irish
boy nameIrish entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #2982 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#2982
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4197 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3380 |
| 1960s | #3564 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2000s | #9340 |
| 2010s | #10402 |
| 2020s | #10968 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Irish are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Irish alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Irish most popular?
- Irish peaked in 1965, reaching #2982 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Irish with classmates?
- Irish will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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