Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1931
Ireneo
21 babies named Ireneo in U.S. Social Security records since 1931, with the highest year being 1980. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1931–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Ireneo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 21 have been recorded since 1931.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ireneo has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1931, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1991.
- 21 total births
- 1931–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Ireneo since 1931, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 21
- total births
- 1931–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Ireneo was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ireneo in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Ireneo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ireneo's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ireneo at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Ireneo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1991
- Peak year (1980)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Ireneo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ireneo's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Ireneo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ireneo? ▼
Since 1931, Social Security records show 21 babies named Ireneo. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 6 births.
When was Ireneo most popular? ▼
Ireneo was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Ireneo been used? ▼
Ireneo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1931, spanning 61 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Ireneo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Irene, Ireland, Ireoluwa, Iremide, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ireneo's data
- Ireneo's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ireneo
Nearby Names Like Ireneo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ireneo
Irene Boy
1,350 births
Ireland Boy
209 births
Ireoluwa Boy
#7664 173 births
Iremide Boy
#11886 143 births
Iren Boy
78 births
Compare Ireneo side by side: Ireneo vs Irene Ireneo vs Ireland Ireneo vs Ireoluwa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1931–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ireneo: Baby Name Since 1931 - 21 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ireneo. 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 Ireneo 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 July 2026.