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How Many People Are Named Irene?
Estimated people named Irene living in the U.S. today
91,226
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 356,354
- Peak year: 1921 (10,657 births)
- Estimated living today: 91,226
Irene by age group — who carries the name today?
Irene popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Irene
Irene has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 356,354 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 91,226 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,747 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Irenes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Irene in the US?
An estimated 91,226 people named Irene are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Irene rare — about 1 in 3,747 Americans.
Is Irene a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Irene is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Irene most popular?
Irene peaked in 1921, when 10,657 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Irene?
Irene ranks #582 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).