Saoirse Girl

Popularity: #709 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSEER-sha / /ˈsɪərʃə/

Irish

Meaning

Irish: freedom

Historical & Cultural Background

Saoirse is of Irish origin, derived from the word for 'freedom' or 'liberty.' It has been used in Ireland as a given name, particularly in the 20th century, reflecting themes of independence and national pride.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Saoirse
  • Searsha

International Variants

  • Saoirse (Irish)

Famous people named Saoirse

Saoirse Ronan — actress.

Saoirse Long — activist.

Fictional characters named Saoirse

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Saoirse was first seen in the United States in 1993. Saoirse has ranked as high as #986 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Saoirse has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Saoirse (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 23
12%
NY 16
9%
VA 15
8%
MA 15
8%
PA 12
6%
TX 10
5%
NJ 9
5%
WA 9
5%
CT 8
4%
FL 7
4%
OH 7
4%
OR 7
4%
IL 7
4%
CO 6
3%
WI 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19935
19945
199612
199712
199816
199914
200022
200126
200230
200324
200431
200532
200642
200738
200882
200956
201072
2011101
2012110
201380
2014112
2015159
2016278
2017276
2018331
2019334
2020373
2021344
2022311
2023272
2024242