Irelynn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Unknown
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Irelynn is a modern name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name Ireland or a combination of Iris and Lynn, representing abundant land, rainbow, and lake.
Meaning of the Name Irelynn
Irelynn is a modern feminine name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variant of the name Ireland, which is derived from the Old Irish word 'Ériu' meaning 'abundant land'. The name Irelynn may also be a combination of the names Iris and Lynn, blending the meanings of 'rainbow' and 'lake' respectively. Overall, Irelynn is a unique and whimsical name with a sense of natural beauty.
Popularity of the Name Irelynn
The popularity for the name Irelynn peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 111 births, which ranked number 3,376 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Irelynn had the most female births in 2008 with 111, which ranked number 1,901 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Irelynn has remained flat over the last ten years from 76 births to 75 births, a decline of -1.32%. Among females, Irelynn has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 76 births to 75 births, a decline of -1.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Irelynn
- 20 Year Trend of Irelynn: 167.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Irelynn: -1.32%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Irelynn: -1.32%
Popularity of Irelynn by State
Among females, Irelynn was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Irelynn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Irelynn
- Total Births of Irelynn: 75 (-0.13%)
- Female Births of Irelynn: 75 (-0.13%)
Given the downward trend of Irelynn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 75 births in 2024. For Females, births for Irelynn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 75 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.13%.