Irene
Female name · ↓ Falling
180,786
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
#674
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Irene
Irene is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 180,786 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 6,526 births |
| 1890s | 15,355 births |
| 1900s | 23,526 births |
| 1910s | 35,729 births |
| 1920s | 39,064 births |
| 1930s | 18,999 births |
| 1940s | 12,880 births |
| 1950s | 10,907 births |
| 1960s | 6,063 births |
| 1970s | 3,258 births |
| 1980s | 2,737 births |
| 1990s | 2,293 births |
| 2000s | 1,881 births |
| 2010s | 1,139 births |
| 2020s | 429 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irene?
Irene has been given to 180,786 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 4,459 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #674.
Is Irene a boy or girl name?
Irene is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Irene most popular?
Irene was most popular in 1921, when 4,459 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Irene?
Irene first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).