6,367births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1989Peak · Ireland
#166Ireland 2025
Grainne is a girl name family recorded 6,367 times in 4 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#166 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1989, at 298.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Grainne
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainne | English | 5,841 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #166 | 1989 | ▲ 18 % |
| Grainne | English | 329 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #205 | 1998 | ▲ 38 % |
| Grainne | English | 105 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Grainne | English | 92 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Grainne
How popular is the name Grainne?
In 2025 it ranked #166 in Ireland. Official registers record 6,367 births across 4 countries.
When was Grainne most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1989, at 298.9 births per 100,000.
Is Grainne a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Grainne is a girl name.