How Many People Are Named Ireneo?

Complete statistics for the name Ireneo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ireneo
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Ireneo means 'ruler' or 'lord', a name steeped in ancient Greek royalty. Only 15 people named Ireneo live in the US today, making up just 1 in 21,845,971 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 6 births.

~15
Living in US
1 in 21,845,971
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,869
Worldwide Bearers
#17,653
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
36,942
🇦🇷 Argentina
6,181
🇵🇾 Paraguay
3,684
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,325
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇵🇪 Peru
746
🇺🇸 United States
742
🇮🇹 Italy
588
🇧🇴 Bolivia
562
🇧🇷 Brazil
281

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
16
Would be 30–60 (76%)
5
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 21 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
26
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ireneo Through the Generations

Ireneo, a name with roots in ancient Greece, has seen a stable presence in the United States over the decades. With only 21 recorded births throughout history, it remains a very rare choice. The majority of those named Ireneo are now in their mid-fifties, with 76% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced this regal title during its peak in 1980.

✨ Similar Names to Ireneo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ireneo's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ireneo

How Many People Have the Name Ireneo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15 people in the United States currently share the name Ireneo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,845,971 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ireneo a Common or Rare Name?

Ireneo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ireneo Mean?

Ireneo means "ruler" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ireneo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ireneo Most Popular?

The name Ireneo reached peak popularity in 1980, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ireneo?

Approximately 15 people named Ireneo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,845,971 Americans.

Is Ireneo a rare name?

Ireneo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,845,971 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ireneo mean?

Ireneo means "ruler" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Ireneo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ireneo are male and 0% are female.

When was Ireneo most popular?

Ireneo peaked in 1980 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15
All-Time Births21
1 in X1 in 21,845,971
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1980
World Rank#17,653
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.