How old is someone named Ireland?
The average Ireland is 16 years old.
Half of all living Irelands are between 10 and 22.
When was Ireland popular?
Ireland was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2009, and dropped away. That's why most Irelands are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 | 0 |
| 1920s | 38 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 614 | 610 |
| 2000s | 2,618 | 2,600 |
| 2010s | 2,431 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 790 | 790 |
How many Irelands are still alive?
About 6,400 Irelands are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Ireland since 1914.
Nearly every Ireland ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ireland?
More than half of living Irelands are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 60%
- Gen Alpha 38%
Is Ireland an old name?
No. Ireland is one of the youngest names around: younger than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ireland will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ireland a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.2% of living Irelands are women.
Names the same age as Ireland
NAME TWIN
Ireland's name twin is Madisyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Madisyn's age curve is the closest match to Ireland's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Ireland
How old is the average Ireland?
The average Ireland in the US is 16 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ireland?
About 6,400 Irelands are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Ireland most popular?
In 2009, when about 350 baby girls were named Ireland.
Is Ireland a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 60% of living Irelands are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this