Irish
Meaningfrom Ireland · English
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,789 in 1960
6 babies were named Irish in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,285 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1924–2025
US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Irish you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Irish, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Irish would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIrish first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #1,789. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowIrish was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 106,383 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendIrish has slipped 6,285 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Irish means “from Ireland”.
About the name Irish
Irish is a girl name of American origin meaning “from Ireland”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ish”. US birth records list Irish for girls from 1924 to 2025, in 97 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #1,789 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 219,780 girls |
| 1930s | 6.0 | 167,504 girls |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 130,719 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 79,491 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 65,020 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 95,694 girls |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 110,254 girls |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 148,148 girls |
| 2000s | 7.9 | 126,263 girls |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 990,099 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 534,759 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 359,712 boys |
Other spellings of Irish
More American girl names
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Irish
What does the name Irish mean?
Irish means “from Ireland” in English.
What is the origin of the name Irish?
Irish has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Irish a boy or girl name?
Irish is a girl name.
How popular is the name Irish?
Irish ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#1,789).