girl's name
Irine
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- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,543
Irine is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1922, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1895.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Irine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 131 |
| 1910s | 356 |
| 1920s | 477 |
| 1930s | 274 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Irine?
In 1978, Irine was given to 5 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 Irine 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 Irine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Irine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Irine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Irine
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Sibling Names for Irine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Irine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Irine
How popular is the name Irine?
In 1978, Irine was given to 5 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 Irine a girl's or a boy's name?
Irine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Irine?
Irine has 2 syllables.
When was Irine most popular?
Irine peaked in 1922, when 66 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.