Irina
Irina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Peace.
Origin and history
Irina is a classic name of Greek origin derived from Eirene, the ancient Greek goddess personifying peace. While immensely popular throughout Eastern Europe and Slavic-speaking countries, it has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,425 babies in the United States have been named Irina since 1880. It ranks #3584 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1407.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.3 %)
- TX (17 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- WA (10.7 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 272 |
| 2000-2010 | 410 |
| 2010-2019 | 739 |
| 2020-2029 | 709 |
Famous people named Irina
- Irina Shayk: Model, Personality
- Irina Slutskaya: Figure Skater, Athlete
Nicknames
Ira, Rina, Rena
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from Eirene, the mythological Greek goddess of peace.
- Irina has been one of the most consistently popular female given names across Russia and Eastern Europe for centuries.