Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Irene
Endangered
Down 95.8% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
10,624
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Irene
How many people are named Irene?
An estimated 96,133 living Americans are named Irene.
How rare is Irene?
Irene is uncommon among babies today, with 442 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.8% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Irene?
The median age of a living American named Irene is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 45 and 80 years old.
Is Irene still popular?
No. Irene is endangered as a baby name, down 95.8% from its 1921 peak with 442 births in 2025.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
95.8%
2025
442
All-time
355,462