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Irish Names

Irish baby names have become international stars, ranking near the top of popularity lists in Ireland and the US along with many other countries.

Liam is the top Irish name in the US, ranking Number 1 for boys. Along with Liam, Irish names in the US Top 100 for boys include Aiden, Ryan, Connor, and Brayden.

For girls, Riley is the top-ranked Irish baby name in the US. Along with Riley, Irish names in the US Top 100 for girls include Nora, Kennedy, Quinn, and Reagan.

Irish names enjoying international popularity include Liam, which ranks among the top names in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finn ranks among the top names in the Netherlands while variation Fynn is on Germany’s most popular list, and Nora is the second most popular girls’ name in Norway.

The top baby names in Ireland include the Irish names Aoife, Saoirse, Oisin, and Cillian.

Irish names have emigrated from their native land in waves, with old-school Irish names such as Bridget and Patrick giving way to the mid-century Irish favorites Kathleen and Kevin, Shannon and Sean.

Browse our full menu of Irish baby names both classic and modern, including Irish names for girls and Irish boys' names, here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Ennis

Meaning: from the island

Origin:Irish
2072
Keenan

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Irish
2340
Keenan

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Irish
12160
Keelan

Meaning: slender and fair

Origin:Irish
5839
Keelan

Meaning: slender and fair

Origin:Irish
14782
Curran

Meaning: descendant of Curran

Origin:Irish surname from O Corrain
6142
Curran

Meaning: hero, champion

Origin:Irish
16395
Berneen The baby name, Berneen, was derived from Iri...
Origin:Irish
17374
Donnelly

Meaning: dark brave one

Origin:Irish
17555
Donnelly

Meaning: dark, brave one

Origin:Irish
8834
Farrell

Meaning: courageous

Origin:Irish
4247
Farrell

Meaning: courageous

Origin:Irish
17641
Yeats

Meaning: gates

Origin:English
18408
Mirren

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Scottish
7728
Mirren

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Scottish
1728
Crosby

Meaning: village with crosses

Origin:Irish
1200
Brogan

Meaning: small shoe

Origin:Irish
2766
Madden

Meaning: little dog

Origin:Irish
1061
Sheridan

Meaning: searcher

Origin:Irish
4546
Sheridan

Meaning: searcher

Origin:Irish
2772