Irelyn
Every Irelyn since 1996 — 1,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irelyn
Irelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,394 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,594 American babies have been named Irelyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 176 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 Irelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,394 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,478 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,488 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,503 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,800 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,206 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,520 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,820 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,981 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,396 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,725 |
| 2014 | 79 | #2,333 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,520 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,815 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,491 |
| 2010 | 93 | #2,127 |
| 2009 | 132 | #1,689 |
| 2008 | 176 | #1,371 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,900 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,637 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,299 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,209 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,409 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,977 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,073 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Irelyn in 2025?
Irelyn ranked #4,394 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Irelyn?
1,594 babies have been named Irelyn in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irelyn most popular?
Irelyn peaked in 2008, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Irelyn a boy or girl name?
Irelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Irelyn rising or falling?
Irelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.