Rising since 1986, #1,631 for girls today.
Popularity of Irina since 1944
Babies named Irina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 272 |
| 2000s | 410 |
| 2010s | 739 |
| 2020s | 709 |
Meaning & origin
Irina, a name of Greek origin meaning 'peace,' has been in use in the United States since at least 1944. As of 2025, it ranks 1631 with a 1-in-12,656 birth rate, and its highest popularity was recorded in 2024. The name has been rising in usage since 1986, reflecting a renewed interest in classic Eastern European names. Its top states include South Carolina, Indiana, and Massachusetts, where cultural and heritage factors may contribute to its appeal. Irina offers a soft, melodic sound that feels both international and grounded, and its association with peace and Orthodox saintly tradition gives it a timeless yet distinct quality. Parents today may appreciate it for its cross-cultural versatility and its gentle, graceful resonance.
Irina originates from the Greek name Eirēnē, which means 'peace'. The name was borne by the early Christian saint Eirene, who was venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It spread through Eastern Europe via Orthodox traditions and remains particularly popular in Russia and other Slavic countries, where it is often linked to the Greek goddess of peace.
Where Irina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Irina” around the world
Where Irina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ira, Rina, Irishka
Sibling names for Irina
Names that share Irina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anastasia, Daria, Katerina, Olga, Sofia, Larisa, Polina, Tamara, Tania, Vania, Yelena, Svetlana, Yulia, Iraida, Loredana, Yury, Ilka, Sorina
Brothers: Alexei, Dmitri, Ivan, Nikolai, Pavel, Andrei, Andrey, Boris, Maksim, Serge, Alexey, Dmitry, Nikolay, Ruslan, Sorin, Vadim, Veron, Vladislav, Matei, Oleg, Stepan, Yuriy, Dimetri, Fedor, Gleb, Vasily, Vitali
