Ira
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ira has been recorded 11% of the time for girls and 89% of the time for boys.
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Ira — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#426
in 1880
Current rank
#1436
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Ira was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #426), with 16 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1930 (2014) to #1436 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Ira ranks #1436 nationally for girls, with 154 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,436 | 154 |
| 2023 | #1,398 | 161 |
| 2022 | #1,231 | 196 |
| 2021 | #1,331 | 168 |
| 2020 | #1,435 | 152 |
| 2019 | #1,425 | 157 |
| 2018 | #1,491 | 147 |
| 2017 | #1,677 | 128 |
Ira — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#57
in 1881
Current rank
#975
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ira reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #57 nationally with 286 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1170 (2014) to #975 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Ira ranks #975 nationally for boys, with 230 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #975 | 230 |
| 2023 | #878 | 266 |
| 2022 | #845 | 288 |
| 2021 | #809 | 301 |
| 2020 | #807 | 288 |
| 2019 | #876 | 251 |
| 2018 | #961 | 216 |
| 2017 | #967 | 214 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ira most popular?
Ira was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #57 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ira becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ira?
At least 62,006 babies have been recorded with the name Ira in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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