Ireland
Pronunciation: [ EYE-erl-uhnd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ireland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 111 babies have been named Ireland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ireland is past its peak , currently ranked #38,114 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,114
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ireland
Ireland is a boy name .
Is Ireland a boy or girl name? Ireland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,114 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,861. Ireland is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ireland is currently ranked #38,114 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ireland include Ire, Irel, Irely, Irelie, And, Andy, Andie, Iry, Irie, and Irekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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