Boy · #4,231 in 2026

Irl

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

Current Rank

#4,231

Peak Rank

#1,829 (1921)

Total Babies

554

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1887

First Year

1970

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1829

Peak Rank

554

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Irl

Irl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1887, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 19 Irls were born — ranking #1,829 that year. As of 2026, Irl ranks #4,231 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 554 Irls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Irl

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irl

What does the name Irl mean?

Irl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1887. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Irl in 2026?

In 2026, Irl ranks #4,231 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Irl most popular?

Irl reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,829 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

Irl has historically been most popular in Kansas, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Irl.

Is Irl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Irl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irl include Plummer, Agnes, Leldon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Irl

Irl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1887 and has accumulated 554 births in the dataset. Irl's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,829. Use the chart and map above to compare Irl'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.