14,731births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · Ireland
#17Ireland 2025
Saoirse is a girl name family recorded 14,731 times in 9 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#17 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 2016, at 589.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Saoirse
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saoirse | English | 6,982 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #17 | 2016 | ▼ 11 % |
| Saoirse | English | 4,068 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1085 | 2020 | ▲ 56 % |
| Saoirse | English | 2,122 | 🏴 England & Wales | #402 | 2020 | ▲ 58 % |
| Saoirse | English | 834 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #44 | 2023 | ▲ 95 % |
| Saoirse | English | 338 | 🏴 Scotland | #178 | 2021 | ▲ 67 % |
| Saoirse | English | 212 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #823 | 2019 | ▲ 52 % |
Questions about Saoirse
How popular is the name Saoirse?
In 2025 it ranked #17 in Ireland. Official registers record 14,731 births across 9 countries.
When was Saoirse most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 2016, at 589.9 births per 100,000.
Is Saoirse a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Saoirse is a girl name.