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Worldwide Name Statistics

Irish

Ranked #8925 - 1 in 6,354,249 people
US

Most common in

United States

1,259 bearers

World total

1,259

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#8925

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States1,259
Worldwide
~1,259
rank #8925
Rarity
1 in 6,354,249
of people globally
Gender split
10/90
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~1,259 in US

About the name Irish

There are an estimated 1,259 people named Irish alive worldwide today. That ranks Irish at #8925 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Irish is held by approximately 1,259 people, ranking #8925 among first names. That works out to roughly 0 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 263,622 U.S. residents).

Irish is used by both genders, 9.6% male and 90.4% female.

Irish appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 9.6%Female 90.4%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Irish worldwide?

There are an estimated 1,259 people named Irish alive worldwide today, ranking #8925 globally.

Is Irish a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 6,354,249 people. In the United States there are roughly 1,259 bearers, which is 1 in 263,622 Americans.

Is Irish a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Irish is used 9.6% male and 90.4% female.

Where does the name Irish come from?

Who are famous people named Irish?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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