Irl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Irl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 107 babies have been named Irl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,836 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,836
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"beloved, desired"
#19,720 in US
Hebrew origin
"he who follows at the heel; supplanter"
#19,650 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"son of the fair one"
#19,750 in US
Old English origin
"gentle, mild-mannered"
#19,658 in US
Germanic origin
"bright fame"
#19,807 in US
American English origin
"botanical variant name"
#19,918 in US
Germanic origin
"of noble birth"
#20,005 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"renowned, called"
#19,830 in US
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About the Name Irl
Irl is a boy name .
Irl is currently ranked #19,836 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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