How Many People Are Named Irish?
Complete statistics for the name Irish: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Irish means 'from Ireland' and is a rare name for girls, with only 1,369 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 240,987 Americans. The majority, 42%, are over 60, showing its popularity peaked in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 1,602 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Irish Through the Generations
Irish has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1960 when 45 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,369 people named Irish living in the United States, with an average age of 50. This indicates that most of those born with this name during its heyday are still around, contributing to the current age distribution where 42% are over 60, 31% are between 30 and 60, and 29% are under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Irish's English roots
📄 About the Name Irish
How Many People Have the Name Irish?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,094 people in the United States currently share the name Irish. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,722 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Irish a Common or Rare Name?
Irish is classified as 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 Irish Mean?
Irish means "from Ireland" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Irish in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Irish Most Popular?
The name Irish reached peak popularity in 1960, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Irish?
Approximately 7,094 people named Irish live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,094. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,722 Americans.
Is Irish a rare name?
Irish is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,722 Americans has this name.
What does the name Irish mean?
Irish means "from Ireland" and comes from English origins.
Is Irish more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Irish are male and 90% are female.
When was Irish most popular?
Irish peaked in 1960 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.