Name Meaning & Origin
"The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Irish is a surname.
Irish is a surname.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Irish" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,602 people named Irish in the US. Peaked in 1960 with 45 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Irish is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 9.
Irish is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 10% male and 90% female.
Approximately 1,602 people in the United States are named Irish. The name peaked in 1960 with 45 recorded uses.
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