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At a Glance: Name: Irene – Meaning: peace – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: eye-REEN
Irene is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning peace, pronounced eye-REEN. It has a clean, modern style, giving it a clean, uncomplicated feel while carrying a clear, simple meaning behind it. If you want a short name with an established meaning rather than an invented one, Irene fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Irene
Meaning: Peace.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Irene
Phonetic: eye-REEN IPA: /aɪˈriːn/
Popularity of Irene
Irene reached its peak popularity at #16 back in 1918, when 9,774 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #638, with just 461 girls named Irene that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Irene mean?
Peace. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Irene)
How do you pronounce Irene?
Irene is pronounced eye-REEN (IPA: /aɪˈriːn/).
Is Irene a popular name right now?
Irene peaked at #16 in 1918 and is ranked #638 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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