Ireland

Ireland is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 108 girls in the United States.

Ireland at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ireland

Ireland belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ireland first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #819 in 1998, and in 2024 108 babies received the name — 6,263 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ireland in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#819 in 1998
Peak year
2009
Babies named Ireland in 2024
108
Total since 1880
6,263

Ireland in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3247 in 2000
Babies named Ireland in 2010
3
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ireland mean?

The meaning of Ireland is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ireland a boy or girl name?

Ireland is a girl name. In 2024, 108 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ireland?

Ireland comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ireland?

Ireland first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #819 in 1998, and 108 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].