Ira Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Ira is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Ira has been stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Ira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 163rd out of 1654 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 733rd out of 1539 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 215th out of 1332 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 860th out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 283rd out of 1361 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1423rd out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 449th out of 1399 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 804th out of 1406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 914th out of 1274 names. Discover how the name 'Ira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ira"
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 "Ira"
"Ira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 163rd of 1654 | 14,140 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 733rd of 1539 | 1,687 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 215th of 1332 | 11,099 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 860th of 1429 | 1,105 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 283rd of 1361 | 12,788 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1423rd of 1441 | 84 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 449th of 1399 | 5,315 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 804th of 1406 | 2,244 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Boy | 914th of 1274 | 2,040 |
Regional Popularity of "Ira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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85.02% 244th/287 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Ira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ira" 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.