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Irene
GirlMeaning of Irene: Greek: 'peace'
Irene is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 636th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 952nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#636
442 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#952
37 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
356,812
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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