Irene
Peaked at #16 nationally in 1918, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Irene has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Irene — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#16
in 1918
Current rank
#638
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Irene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1918, ranking #16 nationally with 9,774 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #663 (2014) to #638 (2024) — a 4% improvement.
As of 2024, Irene ranks #638 nationally for girls, with 461 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #638 | 461 |
| 2023 | #675 | 435 |
| 2022 | #661 | 448 |
| 2021 | #674 | 438 |
| 2020 | #620 | 472 |
| 2019 | #633 | 469 |
| 2018 | #639 | 466 |
| 2017 | #588 | 508 |
Irene — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#543
in 1901
Last ranked
#12954
in 2023
Years tracked
90
1888–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Irene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #543 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Irene hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12954.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,954 | 5 |
| 1994 | #8,159 | 6 |
| 1989 | #8,393 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,054 | 8 |
| 1985 | #4,873 | 8 |
| 1984 | #5,192 | 7 |
| 1983 | #6,674 | 5 |
| 1982 | #5,260 | 7 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Irene most popular?
Irene was most popular in 1918, when it ranked #16 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Irene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Irene?
At least 356,354 babies have been recorded with the name Irene in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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