Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Irene
Endangered
Down 95.8% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
10,624
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Irene
How many people are named Irene?
An estimated 74,225 living Americans are named Irene.
How rare is Irene?
Irene is uncommon among babies today, with 442 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.8% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Irene?
The median age of a living American named Irene is approximately 61 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 74 years old.
Is Irene still popular?
No. Irene is endangered as a baby name, down 95.8% from its 1921 peak with 442 births in 2025.
Where is Irene most common?
Irene has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
95.8%
2025
442
All-time
355,462