Ireland
How to say it: IRE-lund · /ˈaɪrlənd/
From Irish 'Eire', likely Proto-Celtic 'Iveriu'; the island nation used as a given name evoking Celtic heritage.
Ireland was the 1,684th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 83 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,561 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,684 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 83 |
| Share of births | 1 in 39,943 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,561 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ireland is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Ire
- Irie
- Lana
Honouring a Ireland in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ireland is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ireland
- Ireland Baldwin (born 1995)American fashion model
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