Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Ire

Name: Popularity of the name Ire in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ire, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,822 (1923)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2022

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#3822

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ire

Ire first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 6 Ires were born — ranking #3,822 that year. As of 2026, Ire ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Ires have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ire

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ire is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ayer
Eire
Eir
Eyer
Iyer
Eier
Are
Air
Ear
Ar
Eer
Aire

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ire

What does the name Ire mean?

Ire is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ire in 2026?

In 2026, Ire ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ire most popular?

Ire reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #3,822 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Ire a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ire is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ire?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ire include Brutus, Ordie, Alphee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ire

Ire is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Ire's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #3,822. Use the chart and map above to compare Ire's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.