Irine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Irine has Greek origins, deriving from the word for peace. It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its peaceful connotation. The name is associated with calmness and serenity, and it lacks significant biblical relevance. Irine's historical usage reflects its rise in popularity in Christian contexts, and it remains a name appreciated for its meaning and sound.
The name Irine is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Irine has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Irine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1045th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1646th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4196th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Irine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Irine"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈriːneɪ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Irine comes from the Greek word 'eirene', which means 'peace'. It is associated with the concept of harmony and tranquility.
Meaning
peace
Language Evolution
Eirene (Ancient Greek), Irina (Slavic), Irine (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Eastern Europe, during the early Christian era due to its association with peace.
Variants & Derivatives
Irina, Irene, Eirene
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Irine is seen as a graceful and serene name, though it is less common than its variants like Irene.
Famous People
Irina Shayk, Irineu de Lima, Irene Joliot-Curie
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Irine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Irine"
"Irine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1045th of 9107 | 877 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1646th of 9204 | 432 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4196th of 12526 | 164 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Irine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Irine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
31.91% 755th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
49.09% 1155th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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89.03% 2540th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Irine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Irine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.