Total births
1,740
Girls' name · since 1998
Irelynn
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 1,740 babies named Irelynn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3370
- among girls today
- 1,740
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Irelynn currently ranks #3370 among girls' names in America, with 1,740 babies recorded since 1998.
Irelynn has 1,740 recorded births among girls since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3370 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #3370 among girls today
- 1,740 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Irelynn is currently the #3370 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,740 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3370
- among girls today
- 1,740
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Irelynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3370
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Irelynn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
111 babies were named Irelynn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Irelynn compares
1,740 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Irelynn's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Irelynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,740 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 111 | 48 | 19,840 |
Irelynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Irelynn's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 111, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Irelynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#3,370
Active since
1998
Irelynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 111
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Irelynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Irelynn's strongest decade.
891 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Irelynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
425 births
- 2010s
2010s
891 births
- 2020s
2020s
397 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 891 births (51% of all-time use).
How Irelynn 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 Irelynn's total volume
Irelynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Irelynn by state
Where Irelynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 140 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 61 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 46 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 44 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 38 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 29 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 25 | 1.4% |
| #8 | New York | | 23 | 1.3% |
California share of Irelynn's total US births 8.0%
Even split
140 of 1,740 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Irelynn appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irelynn? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 1,740 babies named Irelynn. Today it holds rank #3370 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 111 births.
When was Irelynn most popular? ▼
Irelynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 891 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Irelynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Irelynn are California (140 births), Pennsylvania (61 births), Michigan (46 births).
How long has the name Irelynn been used? ▼
Records for Irelynn go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Irelynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Irene, Ireland, Irena, Irelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Irelynn's data
- Irelynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (891 total births) through the 2020s (397) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Irelynns (140 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Irelynn
Nearby Names Like Irelynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Irelynn
Irene Girl
#635 355,462 births
Ireland Girl
#1866 6,347 births
Irena Girl
#4207 2,186 births
Irelyn Girl
#3498 1,594 births
Irean Girl
485 births
Compare Irelynn side by side: Irelynn vs Irene Irelynn vs Ireland Irelynn vs Irena
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Irelynn
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, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Irelynn: #3370 Girls' Name - 1,740 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irelynn. 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 Irelynn 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.