Rising since 2003, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Irys since 1995
Babies named Irys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Irys is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby-name charts in 1995. Its recent trajectory shows a steady rise since 2003, with a peak rank in 2021. Currently ranked at 6,116 for 2025, it reflects a broader trend toward floral-inspired names with distinctive spellings, though its top states are not yet concentrated. As a rare name, it offers a sense of uniqueness while remaining accessible in sound. Parents drawn to names like Iris or Ivy might consider Irys as a fresher alternative.
Irys is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1995. Its formation likely draws from the Greek word 'iris' (rainbow) and the flower name Iris, with a fashionable '-ys' suffix. The name has seen gradual uptake since the early 2000s.
“Irys” around the world
Where Irys lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iry, Rys
Sibling names for Irys
Names that share Irys's style, for a brother or sister.
