56,144births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1881Peak · United States
#819United States 2025
Ira is a boy name family recorded 56,144 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#819 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1881, at 148.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ira
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira | English | 55,410 | 🇺🇸 United States | #819 | 1881 | ▲ 69 % |
| Ira | English | 390 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1217 | 1917 | ▼ 13 % |
| Ira | English | 268 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 2022 | ▲ 268 % |
| Ira | English | 39 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2022 | – |
| Ira | English | 32 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2016 | – |
| Ira | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Ira
How popular is the name Ira?
In 2025 it ranked #819 in the United States. Official registers record 56,144 births across 6 countries.
When was Ira most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1881, at 148.4 births per 100,000.
Is Ira a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ira is a boy name.