Irene
Irene is a classic Greek name meaning 'peace,' derived from Eirene, the ancient Greek goddess of peace. It has been used across many cultures and languages, maintaining its elegant and timeless appeal throughout history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 437. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 406
- 2012: 437
- 2013: 439
- 2014: 432
- 2015: 453
- 2016: 444
- 2017: 508
- 2018: 466
- 2019: 469
- 2020: 472
- 2021: 438
- 2022: 448
- 2023: 435
- 2024: 465
- 2025: 442
- 2026 (projected): 437
Good to Know
- •Pronounced either eye-REEN or eye-REE-nee, depending on cultural background
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has strong historical and mythological significance
- •Popular vintage name making a gentle comeback
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Famous People
Irene Curie
Nobel Prize-winning chemist and physicist
Irene Dunne
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Irene Cara
Singer and actress ('Fame', 'Flashdance')
Irene Papas
Greek actress and singer
Statistics
355,462
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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