Irene

Meaning of Irene

Irene means "peace." It comes from the Greek word for peace.

Irene has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Irene

Irene has cooled off, slipping to #651 in 2025, down from a peak of #460 in 2000.

Notable people named Irene

• Irene Cara
  Singer and actress
• Irene Dunne
  American actress
• Irene Bedard
  American actress
• Irene Papas
  Greek actress
• Irene Grandi
  Italian singer

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Questions about the name Irene

What does the name Irene mean?

Irene means irene means "peace." it comes from the greek word for peace, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Irene a boy's or a girl's name?

Irene is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Irene?

In 2025, Irene ranked #651 for girls, down from #640 the year before.

When was Irene most popular?

Irene peaked at #460 in 2000.