Irlene
girl nameIrlene entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1394 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1394
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1910s | #4313 |
| 1920s | #4436 |
| 1930s | #3891 |
| 1940s | #4132 |
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1980s | #8176 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Irlene are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Irlene alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Irlene in 2025?
- Irlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Irlene most popular?
- Irlene peaked in 1899, reaching #1394 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Irlene with classmates?
- Irlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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