How Many People Are Named Irl?

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

Irl
Very Rare
Irish

Irl, a very rare male name, only 126 people in the US carry it today, making up just 1 in 2,624,206 Americans. The majority of these folks are over 60, with the oldest generation holding onto this classic name.

~126
Living in US
1 in 2,624,206
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'strong'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

856
Worldwide Bearers
#278,400
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
559
🇻🇳 Vietnam
211
🇵🇭 Philippines
29
🇮🇪 Ireland
27
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇮🇳 India
3
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2
🇰🇭 Cambodia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
126 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
23
Would be 30–60 (4%)
531
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 554 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
81

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

📜 Irl Through the Generations

Irl has been a name that's seen its fair share of history, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1921 when 19 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's definitely a name for the older generation, with 96% of those named Irl being over 60 years old. This makes it a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a rich legacy that's carried forward by a select few.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 5
Missouri 5

✨ Similar Names to Irl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Irl's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Irl

How Many People Have the Name Irl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 126 people in the United States currently share the name Irl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,624,206 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Irl a Common or Rare Name?

Irl 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 Irl Mean?

Irl means "Irish origin, meaning 'strong'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Irl Most Popular?

The name Irl reached peak popularity in 1921, with 19 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 Irl?

Approximately 126 people named Irl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 554. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,624,206 Americans.

Is Irl a rare name?

Irl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,624,206 Americans has this name.

What does the name Irl mean?

Irl means "Irish origin, meaning 'strong'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Irl more male or female?

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

When was Irl most popular?

Irl peaked in 1921 with 19 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 US126
All-Time Births554
1 in X1 in 2,624,206
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1921
World Rank#278,400
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.