Irin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Irin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 5 babies have been named Irin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,581 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,581
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Irin is also used as a girl name, ranked #56803.
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About the Name Irin
Irin is a boy name .
Is Irin a boy or girl name? Irin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,581 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,803. Irin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Irin is currently ranked #29,581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Irin include Irie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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