How Many People Are Named Irene?

356,354

people in the United States are named Irene

1 in 940 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#205

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1064%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

10,657 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French
Pronunciation: EE-REN
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

French form of IRENE.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 90.9 years old

Young (<30) 15,371
4.3%
Adult (30–60) 25,954
7.3%
Senior (>60) 315,029
88.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 34,614
Pennsylvania 25,581
California 25,148
Texas 19,277
Illinois 17,733
Massachusetts 13,869
Michigan 13,556
Ohio 12,991
New Jersey 11,381
Wisconsin 7,911

💡 Fun Facts About "Irene"

  • 461 babies were named Irene in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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