Irena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Irena is of Greek origin, derived from the name Eirene, meaning 'peace'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with positive traits like tranquility. There is no biblical background linked to the name. It gained popularity in the early Christian era and remains a recognized name today.
The name Irena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. 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, Irena has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Irena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1781st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2827th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3529th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3783rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4758th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5926th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4848th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Irena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Irena"
Pronunciation
/aɪˈrɛnə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Irena is derived from the Greek name Eirene, which means 'peace'.
Meaning
peace
Language Evolution
Eirene (Ancient Greek), Irena (Latinized form), Irene (English and other variants)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early Christian era due to its association with the virtue of peace and was commonly used in various forms across different cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Irene, Irina, Eirene
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Irena is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with calmness and tranquility.
Famous People
Irena Sendler, a Polish nurse and social worker who saved many Jewish children during the Holocaust., Irena Szewińska, a Polish athlete and Olympic champion.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Irena"
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 "Irena"
"Irena" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1781st of 9107 | 385 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2827th of 9204 | 184 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3529th of 12526 | 221 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3783rd of 19264 | 266 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4758th of 27321 | 297 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5926th of 35406 | 330 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4848th of 30306 | 334 |
Regional Popularity of "Irena" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Irena" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
66.41% 2972nd/4475 |
- |
75.86% 4792nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
- |
58.72% 4382nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
74.06% 3323rd/4487 |
- |
65.34% 4101st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Irena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Irena" 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.