Irene

Peace; Latin origin meaning "tranquility" and "harmony"

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Irene meaning & origin

Irene is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Peace; Latin origin meaning "tranquility" and "harmony"". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

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Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Irene ranked #638 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Rene

Irene popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#620
2021#674
2022#661
2023#675
2024#638

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Irene Rose
  • Irene Grace
  • Irene Marie
  • Irene Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Irene Cara (singer)
  • Irene Adler (Sherlock Holmes character)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irene

What does the name Irene mean?

Irene is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Peace; Latin origin meaning "tranquility" and "harmony"". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Irene?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is eye-REEN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Irene?

In 2024, Irene ranked #638 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Irene?

Ideas to try include Rene. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Irene?

Try Irene Rose, Irene Grace, Irene Marie, Irene Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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