Total births
954
Girls' name · since 1953
Irasema
954 babies named Irasema in U.S. Social Security records since 1953, with the highest year being 1996. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 954
- total births
- 1953–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Irasema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 954 have been recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Irasema recorded 954 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2016.
- 954 total births
- 1953–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
954 girls have been named Irasema since 1953, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 954
- total births
- 1953–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Irasema was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
40 babies were named Irasema in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Irasema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Irasema's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Irasema at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Irasema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2016
- Peak year (1996)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Irasema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Irasema's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Irasema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
148 births
- 1960s
1960s
152 births
- 1970s
1970s
194 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s 68
2000s
68 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 210 births (22% of all-time use).
How Irasema compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Irasema's total volume
Irasema vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Irasema by state
Where Irasema concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 435 | 45.6% |
| #2 | California | | 127 | 13.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 42 | 4.4% |
Texas share of Irasema's total US births 45.6%
Even split
435 of 954 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irasema? ▼
Irasema has been given to 954 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 40 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Irasema most popular? ▼
Irasema was most popular in the 1980s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Irasema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Irasema are Texas (435 births), California (127 births), New York (42 births).
How long has the name Irasema been used? ▼
Records for Irasema go back to 1953, giving 64 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Irasema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ira, Irais, Iraida, Iran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Irasema's data
- Irasema's decade-level peak was the 1980s (210 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Irasemas (435 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Irasema
Nearby Names Like Irasema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Irasema
Ira Girl
#1436 7,125 births
Irais Girl
#9153 639 births
Iraida Girl
525 births
Iran Girl
416 births
Irania Girl
208 births
Compare Irasema side by side: Irasema vs Ira Irasema vs Irais Irasema vs Iraida
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Irasema: Baby Name Since 1953 - 954 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irasema. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Irasema draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.