How Many People Are Named Irish?
Curious about how common the name Irish is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.
What Does This Mean?
Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 1,602 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Irish.
To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 205,993 people has this name.
This classification places Irish in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.
How This Name Tool Works
Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.
When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.
All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.
Detailed Statistics for Irish
Name Rarity and Probability
Rarity: Very Rare
Probability: 1 in 205,993 people
Total Count
1,602
Rare
Gender Distribution
Predicted Gender
Male
Age Information
Average Age: 50
- Young (<30) 425
- Adult (30–60) 502
- Old (>60) 675
Additional Characteristics
Same Character %: 40.0%
Starts with "A" %: 0.0%
Year-Wise Usages
State-Wise Usages
- Alabama 5
- Florida 15
- Georgia 28
- North Carolina 36
- Virginia 7
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Irish?
Approximately 1,602 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Irish, based on statistical analysis.
Is Irish a rare name?
Irish is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.
Are these numbers exact?
No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.