Irene
4 countries#651 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Irene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
356,812 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #651 · peaked in 1921 with 10,657 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
865 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 58 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
479 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1161 · peaked in 2013 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
386 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 58 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
168 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2014 with 32 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Mayotte
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Irene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #588 | — |
| 2007 | #635 | ↓47 |
| 2008 | #638 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #624 | ↑14 |
| 2010 | #695 | ↓71 |
| 2011 | #692 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #651 | ↑41 |
| 2013 | #643 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #663 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #629 | ↑34 |
| 2016 | #658 | ↓29 |
| 2017 | #588 | ↑70 |
| 2018 | #639 | ↓51 |
| 2019 | #633 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #618 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #674 | ↓56 |
| 2022 | #661 | ↑13 |
| 2023 | #675 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #635 | ↑40 |
| 2025 | #651 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Irene
Is Irene a popular name?
Yes — Irene currently ranks #651 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Irene more common for boys or girls?
Irene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Irene most popular?
Irene peaked in 1921 in United States, with 10,657 recorded births that year.
Is Irene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Irene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #102 in 1880 to #651 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Irene?
At least 357,845 babies have been recorded with the name Irene across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Irene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Irene appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Irene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Irene include Shelby, Andie, Alara, Rosa.
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