Irina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Irina means 'peace' and is of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Irina
Irina is a name of Greek origin meaning 'peace'. It is derived from the Greek word 'eirene' which means 'peace'. The name is commonly used in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and other Slavic countries, where it is associated with femininity and grace. It is a popular name among many Eastern European cultures, with variations such as Iryna, Irena, and Irinaya.
Popularity of the Name Irina
The popularity for the name Irina peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 127 births, which ranked number 3,046 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Irina had the most female births in 2019 with 127, which ranked number 1,654 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Irina has increased sharply over the last ten years from 44 births to 119 births, an increase of 170.45%. Among females, Irina has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 119 births, an increase of 170.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Irina
- 20 Year Trend of Irina: 158.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Irina: 170.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Irina: 170.45%
Popularity of Irina by State
Among females, Irina was most popular in Western states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 22 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Irina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1460 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1223 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Irina
- Total Births of Irina: 131 (10.46%)
- Female Births of Irina: 131 (10.46%)
Given the upward trend of Irina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.46% increase in total births, for a total of 131 births in 2024. For Females, births for Irina have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 131 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.46%.