Will my child share the name Saoirse with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 95 UK babies named Saoirse per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Saoirse in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Saoirse becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Saoirse has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 136 places in the last five years. Its peak was #307 in 2020. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Saoirse popular in the US as well as the UK?

Saoirse is more popular in the UK (#443) than in the US (#959). 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.

Is Saoirse a popular baby name in the United States?

Saoirse does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #443

Saoirse

Saoirse is a distinctive choice, ranked #443 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Saoirse in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#443

US Rank #959

About the Name Saoirse

Saoirse has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 136 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #307 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Saoirse 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 sits at #959 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.