Saoirse
How to say it: SEER-shuh · /ˈsɪrʃə/
Irish name meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty'; pronounced roughly SEER-sha. Made widely known through actress Saoirse Ronan.
Saoirse was the 942nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 222 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,123 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #942 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 222 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,933 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,123 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Until recent decades Saoirse was scarcely heard, then the 2020s became its peak. A gentle fall is anticipated from that point.
What goes with it
Pronounced SEER shuh, it moves breathy and strong in two syllables. Maeve and Aoife pair with it in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Saoirse is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
England and Wales: #402. Ireland: #18.
Famous people named Saoirse
- Saoirse Ronan (born 1994)Irish-American actress
- Saoirse Noonan (born 1999)Irish footballer
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