Irie
Irie is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Pleasant, good, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Irie is derived from Jamaican Patois, where it signifies a state of feeling good, peace, or harmony. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years as a gender-neutral option. It carries a distinct relaxed, positive cultural association.
Popularity in the United States
627 babies in the United States have been named Irie since 1880. It ranks #4049 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- CA (65.6 %)
- FL (26.6 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Fun facts
- The term 'irie' is a fundamental concept in Rastafarian culture used to describe total well-being.
- Nearly a quarter of all U.S. male births registered with this name occurred between 2020 and 2025.