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Ireland

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Pronounced EYER-luhnd /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/Medium

Meaning: Abundant landMedium

In 30 seconds: Ireland is the place name used as a girl's given name, glossed here as 'abundant land'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAbundant land
U.S. rank (2024)#1851 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ireland takes the name of the island and country directly as a given name, with the meaning offered as 'abundant land'. It belongs to the modern fashion for using countries and places as personal names. Older Irish forms of the land's name, such as Ériu and Éireann, stand behind the English spelling.

The three-syllable place name has a grounded, evocative ring and an obvious tie to Irish heritage. The model Ireland Baldwin is its best-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ireland is 'abundant land', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Ireland — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÉireannErinÉriu

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ireland Baldwin (1995–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Ireland…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ireland mean?

Ireland is usually explained as meaning 'abundant land' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ireland?

It's commonly said EYER-luhnd /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/.

Is Ireland a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ireland is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ireland?

In 2024, Ireland ranked #1851 in the U.S. for girls, with 108 births recorded.