Irene
Pronunciation: [ eyer-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Irene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 252 babies have been named Irene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,549 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,549
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Irene
Irene is a boy name .
Is Irene a boy or girl name? Irene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,549 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #638. Irene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Irene is currently ranked #31,549 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Irene include Ire, Iry, Irie, and Irekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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