Irene is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Irene in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#952
US Rank #638
About the Name Irene
2024 marks Irene's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #952. The name has climbed 286 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Irene is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #638, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Irene
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Irene per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Irene in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Irene is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 286 places over the last five years to #952 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Irene is more popular in the US (#638) than in the UK (#952). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Irene include: Irene Montero — Irene María Montero Gil is a Spanish politician, member of the Podemos party.; Irene Khan — Irene Zubaida Khan is a Bangladeshi British lawyer and human rights activist.; Irene Marcos — Irene Romualdez Marcos-Araneta (Tagalog: [aɪˈɾin ˈmaɾkɔs]; born Maria Victoria Irene Romualdez Marcos; September 16, 1960) is the third child of the late....
Irene ranks #638 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
37
UK babies named Irene (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 286 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Irene
Likely around 1 other Irene in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Irene María Montero Gil is a Spanish politician, member of the Podemos party. She most recently served as the Minister of Equality of Spain from 13 January 2020 to 20 November 2023.
Irene Zubaida Khan is a Bangladeshi British lawyer and human rights activist. She is serving as the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion.
Irene Romualdez Marcos-Araneta (Tagalog: [aɪˈɾin ˈmaɾkɔs]; born Maria Victoria Irene Romualdez Marcos; September 16, 1960) is the third child of the late former president Ferdinand Marcos and former first lady Imelda Marcos. Her brother Bongbong Marcos is the current president of the Philippines.
Saint Irene may refer to: Irene of Thessalonica, one of three virgin sisters killed in 304, feast day April 3 Irene of Rome (died c. 288), wife of martyr Saint Castulus, feast day January 22, she attended to Saint Sebastian Saint Irene (Grear Martyr) (Irene of Macedonia; Irene of Lecce) feast day May 5 Irene of Egypt (3rd century), killed with Sophie of Egypt (ru) Irene of Tomar (died c.
Irene Duleep Singh was an Anglo-Indian princess and painter who was the daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh and his second wife, Ada Wetherill, an Englishwoman. Compared to her more famous half-sisters from Duleep Singh's first marriage, comparatively little is known about Princess Irene and her sister Pauline.