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Irene is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), derived from a word meaning ‘peace’. This was the name of the Greek goddess who personified peace, one of the Ὥραι (Horai)." It ranked #651 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), derived from a word meaning ‘peace’. This was the name of the Greek goddess who personified peace, one of the Ὥραι (Horai). The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Irene ranked #651 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #651 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irene mean?
Irene means "peace", according to Behind the Name.
Is Irene a popular name?
Irene ranked #651 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Irene a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Irene appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Irene — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
