Irelynn
Every Irelynn since 1998 — 1,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irelynn
Irelynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,604 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,740 American babies have been named Irelynn. Its peak came in 2008, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Irelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,604 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,354 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,029 |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,394 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,961 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2,329 |
| 2019 | 96 | #2,003 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,596 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2,119 |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,005 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,988 |
| 2014 | 88 | #2,160 |
| 2013 | 93 | #2,072 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,435 |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,060 |
| 2010 | 87 | #2,227 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,940 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,905 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,501 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,029 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,755 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,206 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,593 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,431 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,462 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Irelynn in 2025?
Irelynn ranked #3,604 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Irelynn?
1,740 babies have been named Irelynn in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irelynn most popular?
Irelynn peaked in 2008, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Irelynn a boy or girl name?
Irelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Irelynn rising or falling?
Irelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.