Irish
1 country#13208 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Irish’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,608 births recorded 1924–2025 · currently #13208 · peaked in 1960 with 45 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Irish’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #7391 | — |
| 2005 | #8330 | ↓939 |
| 2006 | #7142 | ↑1188 |
| 2007 | #9539 | ↓2397 |
| 2008 | #10807 | ↓1268 |
| 2009 | #7341 | ↑3466 |
| 2010 | #10451 | ↓3110 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↓730 |
| 2012 | #8208 | ↑2973 |
| 2013 | #8580 | ↓372 |
| 2014 | #8485 | ↑95 |
| 2015 | #11835 | ↓3350 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑1722 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↓576 |
| 2018 | #12464 | ↓1775 |
| 2019 | #11356 | ↑1108 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↑4433 |
| 2021 | #15251 | ↓8328 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↑4939 |
| 2025 | #13208 | ↓2896 |
Frequently asked questions about Irish
Is Irish a popular name?
Yes — Irish currently ranks #13208 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Irish more common for boys or girls?
Irish is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Irish most popular?
Irish peaked in 1960 in United States, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Irish rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Irish’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4002 in 1924 to #13208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Irish?
At least 1,608 babies have been recorded with the name Irish across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Irish?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Irish include Isabeau.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Irish in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.