FIRST NAME
Irish
Irish is the 5,448th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,560 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 265 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,448 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
4,974
living · #2,951
2020 CENSUS
1,560
living · #5,448
BABIES NAMED IRISH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1924–2025
20256
As a female name, Irish peaked in 1960, when 40 babies were named Irish (the #1798 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #13,337 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
265
living · #13,337
BABIES NAMED IRISH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1925–2024
20245
As a male name, Irish peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were named Irish (the #6814 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)