United States name statistics
Ireland in United States
Estimated bearers
6,308
Country rank
#3159
Per 100k
2
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.
Male 3.2%Female 96.8%
Ireland popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Ireland, 1914 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1914: 6
- 1916: 6
- 1917: 5
- 1918: 8
- 1919: 8
- 1920: 5
- 1921: 8
- 1925: 5
- 1926: 5
- 1927: 5
- 1928: 5
- 1929: 5
- 1939: 5
- 1940: 5
- 1942: 7
- 1944: 5
- 1945: 5
- 1952: 5
- 1993: 5
- 1994: 8
- 1995: 16
- 1996: 79
- 1997: 72
- 1998: 265
- 1999: 169
- 2000: 141
- 2001: 257
- 2002: 236
- 2003: 216
- 2004: 238
- 2005: 250
- 2006: 255
- 2007: 327
- 2008: 345
- 2009: 353
- 2010: 329
- 2011: 250
- 2012: 208
- 2013: 255
- 2014: 271
- 2015: 277
- 2016: 231
- 2017: 196
- 2018: 208
- 2019: 206
- 2020: 182
- 2021: 154
- 2022: 158
- 2023: 105
- 2024: 108
- 2025: 83
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ireland in United States?
An estimated 6,308 people in United States are named Ireland. That works out to 1 in 52,616 residents.
Is Ireland a common name in United States?
Ireland ranks #3159 among first names in United States.