Irina
From Russian Ири́на (Irína), akin to English Irene.
Every Irina since 1944 — 2,425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irina
Irina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,636 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 2,425 American babies have been named Irina. Its peak came in 2024, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Irina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1,636 |
| 2024 | 136 | #1,562 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1,600 |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,746 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,998 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,931 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,661 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1,838 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,617 |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,022 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,046 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,902 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,919 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,606 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,947 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,774 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,135 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,306 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,400 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,638 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,538 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,656 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,763 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,112 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,218 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,549 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,014 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,287 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,186 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,813 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,735 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,593 |
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Famous people named Irina
- Irina Bokova Diplomat · b. 1952
- Irina Press Athlete · 1939–2004
- Irina Rodnina Politician · b. 1949
- Irina Shayk Model · b. 1986
- Irina Khakamada Politician · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irina mean?
From Russian Ири́на (Irína), akin to English Irene.
How popular is the name Irina in 2025?
Irina ranked #1,636 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Irina?
2,425 babies have been named Irina in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irina most popular?
Irina peaked in 2024, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Irina a boy or girl name?
Irina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Irina rising or falling?
Irina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Irina?
Well-known people named Irina include Irina Bokova (diplomat), Irina Press (athlete), Irina Rodnina (politician).