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Irish

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Meaning of Irish: English: from the nationality

Irish is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12787th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12787

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,608

First recorded 1924 · peak 1960

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 12 babies1982: 19 babies1983: 17 babies1984: 17 babies1985: 15 babies1986: 10 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 15 babies1989: 12 babies1990: 12 babies19901991: 14 babies1992: 13 babies1993: 9 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 12 babies1997: 18 babies1998: 16 babies1999: 13 babies2000: 17 babies20002001: 20 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 21 babies2005: 24 babies2006: 25 babies2007: 17 babies2008: 18 babies2009: 17 babies2010: 17 babies20102011: 14 babies2012: 14 babies2013: 13 babies2014: 21 babies2015: 16 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 9 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 13 babies2020: 23 babies20202021: 10 babies2022: 7 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 5 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Irish per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 25.

Gender split

10% boys · 90% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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