Girl · #3,701 in 2026

Irelynn

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

Current Rank

#3,701

Peak Rank

#1,902 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#1902

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Irelynn

The earliest SSA record of Irelynn as a baby girl name dates back to 1998, when 14 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 111 newborns named Irelynn — #1,902 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Irelynn on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Irelynn ranks #3,701 for baby girls with 41 births, falling sharply (-38%). All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Irelynn

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

Irelan
Grullon
Marilyn
Eerily
Marilynn
Grillen
Erelong
Carolean
Trilon
Arlen
Arslan
Orlan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irelynn

What does the name Irelynn mean?

Irelynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Irelynn in 2026?

In 2026, Irelynn ranks #3,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Irelynn most popular?

Irelynn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,902 that year with 111 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Irelynn most popular?

Irelynn has historically been most popular in Iowa, Utah, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Irelynn.

Is Irelynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Irelynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irelynn include Verdia, Kaleia, Caliyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Irelynn

Irelynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Irelynn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,902. Use the chart and map above to compare Irelynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.