Eirene
A girl's name of Greek origin with 237 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The goddess and personification of peace; one of the Horae, she is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Dike (Justice) and Eunomia (Order of Law); her Roman counterpart is Pax.
Eirene is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, meaning 'peace.' In Greek mythology Eirene was the goddess of peace, one of the Horae alongside Justice and Order, and daughter of Zeus and Themis. Her Roman counterpart was Pax. The name is the ancient root of Irene, and using the original Greek form gives it a timeless, classical depth.
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Phonetically, Eirene belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Eirene’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eirene has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58 | #9042 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 105 | #9977 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 46 | #14519 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #14170 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #10868 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 7 | #6796 | — |
The Story of Eirene
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Eirene is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Eirene are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Eirene?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Eirene — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 105 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Eirene by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9063 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9790 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9881 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9760 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6714 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6496 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7881 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8422 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8530 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10340 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11250 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9776 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9315 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17787 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18101 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12944 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18444 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15687 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14109 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11320 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024