Girls name · Illinois
Irene in Illinois
Irene was the 689th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Irene that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 17,749 babies Irene.
Popularity over time
Irene in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 231 | 15th |
| 1926 | 607 | 22nd |
| 1943 | 102 | 117th |
| 1959 | 98 | 196th |
| 1976 | 38 | 307th |
| 1992 | 36 | 346th |
| 2009 | 22 | 569th |
| 2025 | 14 | 689th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 15th in 1910 to 689th in 2025.
The most babies named Irene in Illinois in a single year was 802, in 1918. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Irene reached its best rank of 4th in New Hampshire (1914). See Irene in every state →
How popular is Irene in Illinois?
Irene was the 689th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Irene that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 17,749 babies Irene.
How many babies are named Irene in Illinois?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Irene in Illinois. The most babies named Irene in Illinois in a single year was 802, in 1918.
What is the rank of Irene in Illinois?
Irene ranked 689th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1913.
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.