Ireland Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Ireland means 'abundant land' and refers to the island country in Northwestern Europe.
Meaning of the Name Ireland
Ireland, derived from the Irish word Éire meaning 'abundant land', is a name for the island country located in Northwestern Europe. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and friendly people, Ireland has a deep cultural heritage rooted in Gaelic traditions.
Popularity of the Name Ireland
The popularity for the name Ireland peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 345 births, which ranked number 1,514 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Ireland had the most female births in 2009 with 345, which ranked number 819 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 8, which ranked number 3,096 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ireland has declined sharply over the last ten years from 207 births to 157 births, a decline of -24.15%. Among females, Ireland has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 207 births to 151 births, a decline of -27.05%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ireland
- 20 Year Trend of Ireland: -33.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Ireland: -24.15%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ireland: -27.05%
Popularity of Ireland by State
Among females, Ireland was most popular in Southwestern states with 21 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ireland. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1749 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ireland
- Total Births of Ireland: 153 (-2.73%)
- Female Births of Ireland: 146 (-3.11%)
Given the downward trend of Ireland over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.73% decrease in total births, for a total of 153 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ireland have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 146 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.11%.