Irena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Irena means 'peace' and is of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Irena
Irena is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Eirene, which means 'peace'. In Greek mythology, Eirene was the personification of peace. The name Irena became popular in several countries during the Byzantine Empire. It has since been used in various European countries including Poland, where it is commonly associated with the wartime heroine Irena Sendler.
Popularity of the Name Irena
The popularity for the name Irena peaked in popularity in the year 1919 with 33 births, which ranked number 2,577 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Irena had the most female births in 1919 with 33, which ranked number 1,348 out of 5,559 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Irena has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 23 births, a decline of -20.69%. Among females, Irena has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 23 births, a decline of -20.69%.
Nationwide Popularity of Irena
- 20 Year Trend of Irena: 9.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Irena: -20.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Irena: -20.69%
Popularity of Irena by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Irena. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Irena in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Irena is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Irena
- Total Births of Irena: 22 (-2.29%)
- Female Births of Irena: 22 (-2.29%)
Given the downward trend of Irena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.29% decrease in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Irena have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.29%.