Ireland
Every Ireland since 1914 — 6,556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ireland
Ireland is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,224 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 6,556 American babies have been named Ireland. Its peak came in 2009, when 353 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ireland stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ireland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #2,224 | — | — |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,859 | — | — |
| 2023 | 100 | #1,971 | 5 | #12,961 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1,458 | 6 | #11,405 |
| 2021 | 154 | #1,413 | — | — |
| 2020 | 182 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2019 | 201 | #1,178 | 5 | #12,892 |
| 2018 | 203 | #1,183 | 5 | #12,920 |
| 2017 | 196 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 2016 | 226 | #1,122 | 5 | #12,960 |
| 2015 | 272 | #993 | 5 | #12,820 |
| 2014 | 271 | #984 | — | — |
| 2013 | 255 | #984 | — | — |
| 2012 | 208 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 2011 | 250 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2010 | 323 | #833 | 6 | #11,267 |
| 2009 | 345 | #820 | 8 | #9,307 |
| 2008 | 339 | #836 | 6 | #11,602 |
| 2007 | 319 | #875 | 8 | #9,211 |
| 2006 | 249 | #1,029 | 6 | #11,172 |
| 2005 | 244 | #1,002 | 6 | #10,601 |
| 2004 | 231 | #1,021 | 7 | #9,304 |
| 2003 | 211 | #1,062 | 5 | #11,556 |
| 2002 | 230 | #965 | 6 | #9,850 |
| 2001 | 250 | #908 | 7 | #8,651 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,785 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,526 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,685 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,549 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,613 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ireland in 2025?
Ireland ranked #2,224 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ireland?
6,556 babies have been named Ireland in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ireland most popular?
Ireland peaked in 2009, when 353 newborns received the name.
Is Ireland a boy or girl name?
Ireland is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ireland rising or falling?
Ireland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.