Irelyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Irelyn is a modern variation of the Irish name meaning 'sacred'.
Meaning of the Name Irelyn
Irelyn is a modern variation of the Irish name Ireland. It combines the popular ending -lyn with the Celtic element 'ire' meaning 'sacred'. The name can be seen as a poetic nod to the beauty and mystique of the Emerald Isle. With its unique spelling, Irelyn stands out as a distinctive and feminine name choice for parents who have a connection to Ireland or simply appreciate its rich cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Irelyn
The popularity for the name Irelyn peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 176 births, which ranked number 2,432 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Irelyn had the most female births in 2008 with 176, which ranked number 1,367 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Irelyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 62 births to 45 births, a decline of -27.42%. Among females, Irelyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 62 births to 45 births, a decline of -27.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Irelyn
- 20 Year Trend of Irelyn: 136.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Irelyn: -27.42%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Irelyn: -27.42%
Popularity of Irelyn by State
Among females, Irelyn was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Irelyn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Irelyn
- Total Births of Irelyn: 44 (-3.15%)
- Female Births of Irelyn: 44 (-3.15%)
Given the downward trend of Irelyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.15% decrease in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. For Females, births for Irelyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 44 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.15%.