Declining since 2009, #2,214 for girls today.
Popularity of Ireland since 1993
Babies named Ireland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 604 |
| 2000s | 2,559 |
| 2010s | 2,405 |
| 2020s | 779 |
Meaning & origin
Ireland is a modern geographical name adopted from the English word for the island country. It first entered the U.S. naming records in 1993 and reached its peak popularity in 2009. It has been declining in use since that peak, with a 2025 rank of 2214 and about 1 in 19365 girls receiving the name. The name has been most popular in states such as South Carolina, Arizona, and California.
Ireland is a direct adoption of the English place name for the island country. It emerged as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century, part of a trend of using geographical names for girls. The name gained modest popularity in the 2000s, possibly influenced by the fame of Irish culture and the actress Ireland Baldwin.
Where Ireland is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Ireland
Names that share Ireland's style, for a brother or sister.
