Irie
Every Irie since 1915 — 3,382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irie
Irie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,009 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,382 American babies have been named Irie — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 206 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Irie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #2,009 | 21 | #4,772 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,650 | 34 | #3,416 |
| 2023 | 144 | #1,502 | 21 | #4,796 |
| 2022 | 131 | #1,618 | 24 | #4,352 |
| 2021 | 175 | #1,298 | 21 | #4,688 |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,619 | 32 | #3,449 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,576 | 19 | #5,031 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1,350 | 27 | #3,928 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,426 | 30 | #3,621 |
| 2016 | 148 | #1,530 | 24 | #4,243 |
| 2015 | 184 | #1,304 | 22 | #4,452 |
| 2014 | 148 | #1,504 | 23 | #4,310 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,620 | 14 | #6,035 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,749 | 17 | #5,339 |
| 2011 | 87 | #2,179 | 11 | #7,182 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,279 | 14 | #6,159 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,656 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2008 | 81 | #2,385 | 15 | #5,884 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,555 | 21 | #4,553 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,526 | 12 | #6,621 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,835 | 9 | #7,889 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,126 | — | — |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,247 | 11 | #6,424 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,018 | 8 | #7,935 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,363 | 6 | #9,732 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,227 | 13 | #5,395 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,388 | 8 | #6,618 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,918 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,437 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,831 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,944 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,086 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Irie in 2025?
Irie ranked #2,009 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Irie?
3,382 babies have been named Irie in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irie most popular?
Irie peaked in 2015, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Irie a boy or girl name?
Irie is used for both: about 81% of babies named Irie have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Irie rising or falling?
Irie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.