How Common is the First Name Irene?
We estimate that there are 96,548 people named Irene who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Irene is the 295th most common for women, and the 562nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Irene?
The average person named Irene is 59.90 years old.
Is Irene a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
442 people named Irene were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 651st most popular name for girls, and the 1,281st most popular overall.
The popularity of Irene peaked between 1918–1919, when it was the 16th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Irene a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Irene is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Irene are female.
Popularity of Irene in England
In 2020, Irene was the in England and Wales.