7,047births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2007Peak · Alberta
#2214United States 2025
Ireland is a girl name family recorded 7,047 times in 5 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2214 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2007, at 36.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ireland
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | English | 6,556 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2214 | 2009 | ▼ 67 % |
| Ireland | English | 296 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2010 | – |
| Ireland | English | 119 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2007 | – |
| Ireland | English | 71 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2003 | – |
| Ireland | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Ireland
How popular is the name Ireland?
In 2025 it ranked #2214 in the United States. Official registers record 7,047 births across 5 countries.
When was Ireland most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2007, at 36.9 births per 100,000.
Is Ireland a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ireland is a girl name.