Girls name · California
Irene in California
Irene was the 374th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Irene that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,232 babies Irene.
Popularity over time
Irene in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 56 | 28th |
| 1926 | 240 | 32nd |
| 1943 | 338 | 43rd |
| 1959 | 285 | 134th |
| 1976 | 224 | 133rd |
| 1992 | 220 | 223rd |
| 2009 | 150 | 294th |
| 2025 | 88 | 374th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 28th in 1910 to 374th in 2025.
The most babies named Irene in California in a single year was 426, in 1951. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Irene reached its best rank of 4th in New Hampshire (1914). See Irene in every state →
How popular is Irene in California?
Irene was the 374th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Irene that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,232 babies Irene.
How many babies are named Irene in California?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Irene in California. The most babies named Irene in California in a single year was 426, in 1951.
What is the rank of Irene in California?
Irene ranked 374th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1912.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.