Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ira
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1947
Peak births
884
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Ira
How many people are named Ira?
An estimated 21,072 living Americans are named Ira.
How rare is Ira?
Ira is uncommon among babies today, with 301 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 66% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Ira?
The median age of a living American named Ira is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 34 and 71 years old.
Is Ira still popular?
Yes. Ira is holding steady, with 301 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ira most common?
Ira has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19472025
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
66%
2025
301
All-time
55,410