The baby name Ireland is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪərlənd/ ("EYE-rland").
Ireland is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Ireland is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪərlənd/ ("EYE-rland").
Ireland is Irish in Origin.
Ireland is a modern given name taken from the country name. The English word descends from Old English Iraland, "land of the Irish," ultimately from Éire, the Irish-language name of the island, itself from Old Irish Ériu, a sovereignty goddess. Scholars link Ériu to a Proto-Celtic root conveying "fertile, abundant land"; classical echoes appear in Greek Ierne and Latin Hibernia.
Used as a first name since the late 20th century, Ireland is unisex but most common for girls in the U.S., boosted by public figures such as model Ireland Baldwin. It fits the trend of place-names like London and Brooklyn. Related forms include Erin (from Éirinn, "of Ireland"), Éire, and the modern inventions Irelyn/Irelynn; rarer spellings such as Irlene also occur. The name's meaning centers on national identity and the mythic "land of Ériu" - evoking heritage, greenness, and plenty.
| Ireland Baldwin Ireland Baldwin is an American model and actress, best known as the daughter of actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. She has appeared in films like 'Grudge Match' and has made a name for herself in the modeling industry. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Baldwin | Kim Basinger | television actor | ★★★★★ | Alec Baldwin | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #276 | 10 | 2,795 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #809 | 108 | 8,487 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #894 | 5 | 7,053 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Ireland is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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