unisex name
Iren
EE-ren
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 92
Iren is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Iren is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in 2019, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Iren Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 29 |
How Popular Is Iren?
In 2019, Iren was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Iren Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Iren
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iren Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iren over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iren
- Pronunciation EE-ren
Sibling Names for Iren
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iren — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iren
How popular is the name Iren?
In 2019, Iren was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Iren a girl's or a boy's name?
Iren is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Iren?
Iren has 2 syllables.
When was Iren most popular?
Iren peaked in 2019, when 9 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.