Irene
Irene is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Peace.
Origin and history
Irene is derived from the Greek name Eirene, which means peace. While predominantly used as a feminine name, historical U.S. records show occasional usage as a masculine name. Today, it remains extremely rare for male newborns in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,350 babies in the United States have been named Irene since 1880. It ranks #3360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.8 %)
- NY (19.6 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- PA (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 51 |
| 1900-1910 | 96 |
| 1910-1920 | 194 |
| 1920-1930 | 356 |
| 1930-1940 | 250 |
| 1940-1950 | 146 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- In ancient Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess who personified peace.
- Over 1,300 males in the U.S. have been named Irene since official birth record tracking began in 1880.