How Many People Are Named Irie?

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

Irie
Very Rare
Jamaican Patois

Irie means happiness in Jamaican Patois, fitting for such a rare name, only 1 in 105,433 Americans share it. With just 3,130 people named Irie alive today, it's clear this is a modern, younger generation's choice.

~261
Living in US
1 in 1,269,921
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happiness
🌐
Origin
Jamaican Patois
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 often embrace change and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,130
Worldwide Bearers
#76,529
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
10
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10
🇨🇴 Colombia
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇪🇸 Spain
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇵🇱 Poland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
512 (16%)
♀ Female
2,618 (84%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
3,028
Would be under 30 (93%)
105
Would be 30–60 (3%)
132
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 3,265 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Irie Through the Generations

Irie has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 206 births. Today, most people named Irie are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary name. The age distribution shows 3,028 under-30s, 105 aged 30-60, and 132 over 60, reflecting its recent rise in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 735
Texas 157
Florida 146
Arizona 98
Utah 45
Washington 32
Georgia 30
Colorado 28
North Carolina 26
Illinois 24

✨ Similar Names to Irie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Irie's Jamaican Patois roots

📄 About the Name Irie

How Many People Have the Name Irie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 261 people in the United States currently share the name Irie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,269,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Irie a Common or Rare Name?

Irie 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 Irie Mean?

Irie means "happiness" and comes from Jamaican Patois origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Irie in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

When Was Irie Most Popular?

The name Irie reached peak popularity in 2015, with 206 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Irie?

Approximately 261 people named Irie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 261. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,269,921 Americans.

Is Irie a rare name?

Irie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,269,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Irie mean?

Irie means "happiness" and comes from Jamaican Patois origins.

Is Irie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Irie are male and 84% are female.

When was Irie most popular?

Irie peaked in 2015 with 206 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US261
All-Time Births261
1 in X1 in 1,269,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2015
World Rank#76,529
Male %16%
Female %84%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.