Ireland
2 countries#2214 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ireland was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,556 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #2214 · peaked in 2009 with 353 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ireland’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1026 | — |
| 2007 | #875 | ↑151 |
| 2008 | #834 | ↑41 |
| 2009 | #819 | ↑15 |
| 2010 | #832 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #1007 | ↓175 |
| 2012 | #1179 | ↓172 |
| 2013 | #984 | ↑195 |
| 2014 | #984 | — |
| 2015 | #992 | ↓8 |
| 2016 | #1118 | ↓126 |
| 2017 | #1224 | ↓106 |
| 2018 | #1181 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #1178 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #1246 | ↓68 |
| 2021 | #1410 | ↓164 |
| 2022 | #1456 | ↓46 |
| 2023 | #1965 | ↓509 |
| 2024 | #1852 | ↑113 |
| 2025 | #2214 | ↓362 |
Frequently asked questions about Ireland
Is Ireland a popular name?
Yes — Ireland currently ranks #2214 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ireland more common for boys or girls?
Ireland is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ireland most popular?
Ireland peaked in 2009 in United States, with 353 recorded births that year.
Is Ireland rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ireland’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13442 in 1993 to #2214 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ireland?
At least 6,569 babies have been recorded with the name Ireland across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ireland popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ireland appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ireland?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ireland include Hania, Hudson, Jessa, Katrina.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Ireland in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.