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Irish Unisex

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEYE-rish / ˈaɪrɪʃ

Irish

Meaning

from Ireland

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Irish is derived from the word 'Éire,' which is the Irish name for Ireland. It reflects a connection to the cultural heritage and identity of the Irish people. The name has gained popularity in various forms, often symbolizing pride in Irish ancestry. It is used primarily as a feminine name in contemporary contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Irish has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Irish was first seen in the United States in 1924. Irish has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Irish has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Irish (1970)

StateBirthsShare
GA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19247
19269
19288
19298
19305
19316
193211
19335
19348
19356
19375
19388
193910
194012
194118
19426
19435
19449
19458
19469
19476
194816
194920
195016
195129
195219
195324
195419
195525
195619
195733
195831
195928
196040
196137
196230
196332
196422
196523
196624
196717
196823
196935
197026
197123
197217
197317
197411
197512
197613
197716
197815
197913
198026
198112
198219
198317
198417
198515
198610
198712
198815
198912
199012
19919
199213
19939
19948
199511
199612
199718
199816
199913
200017
200120
200212
200313
200415
200513
200617
200712
200810
200917
201010
20119
201214
201313
201413
20158
201610
20179
20187
20198
202016
20215
20239