FIRST NAME
Irene
Irene is the 199th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 143,472 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 328 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #199 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
626,749
living · #76
2020 CENSUS
143,472
living · #199
BABIES NAMED IRENE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025442
As a female name, Irene peaked in 1921, when 10,624 babies were named Irene (the #18 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #11,498 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
328
living · #11,498
BABIES NAMED IRENE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1888–2023
20235
As a male name, Irene peaked in 1928, when 43 babies were named Irene (the #1069 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)