Girl · #15,242 in 2026

Irulan

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

Current Rank

#15,242

Peak Rank

#6,577 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2009

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6577

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Irulan

Irulan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 17 Irulans were born — ranking #6,577 that year. As of 2026, Irulan ranks #15,242 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Irulans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through 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 Irulan

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

Irelan
Arlen
Arslan
Grillen
Orlan
Arlan
Arlon
Grullon
Trilon
Erosion
Drooling
Marilyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irulan

What does the name Irulan mean?

Irulan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Irulan in 2026?

In 2026, Irulan ranks #15,242 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Irulan most popular?

Irulan reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,577 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Irulan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Irulan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irulan include Annet, Gabi, Thamara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Irulan

Irulan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Irulan's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,577. Use the chart and map above to compare Irulan'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.