Name Legacy

Irene

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Irene was most popular in 1921, when 10,657 American babies were given the name — ranking #36 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,281, with 442 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 356,812 people named Irene.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#36
Births that year10,657
Total since 1880356,812

Irene over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Irene’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "peace"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org