Irielle
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "cheerful" or "lively".
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Irielle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Irielle today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irielle births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irielle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Irielle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,651
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Irielle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Irielle from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 34 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Irielle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Irielle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Irielle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Irielle
The name Irielle has its origins in the Old French language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is a variation of the French name Iriel, which itself is derived from the Germanic word "Īra," meaning "honor" or "ruler." It is believed that the addition of the suffix "-elle" was a common practice in medieval France, lending a feminine touch to traditionally masculine names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irielle can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "La Chanson de Roland," a famous medieval French epic poem. In this work, a character named Irielle is mentioned as a noblewoman from the court of Charlemagne. This reference suggests that the name was already in use among the French nobility during that period.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the name Irielle remained relatively uncommon, but it has been borne by a few notable figures. One such individual was Irielle de Vergy, a 14th-century French noblewoman known for her tragic love story with a knight named Aubry de Montdidier. Their ill-fated romance inspired numerous works of literature and art during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, Irielle Duchâtel (1495-1571) was a French poet and writer who gained recognition for her poetic anthology "Les Fleurs de Poésie." She was a member of the literary circle of the renowned Renaissance poet Pierre de Ronsard and was celebrated for her lyrical style and command of the French language.
Another notable bearer of the name was Irielle de Sainte-Marie (1617-1694), a French nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Daughters of the Cross. She is remembered for her spiritual writings and her efforts to establish schools and hospitals for the poor and underprivileged.
In more recent history, Irielle Perrin (1892-1983) was a French artist and illustrator who gained fame for her intricate woodcut prints and book illustrations. Her works were widely acclaimed for their delicate and intricate details, capturing the beauty of nature and everyday life.
While the name Irielle has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by a handful of remarkable individuals, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, art, and religious devotion. The name's rich heritage and association with honor, nobility, and artistic expression have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Irielle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Irielle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irielle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irielle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Irielle a common name?
We classify Irielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irielle most popular?
The single biggest year for Irielle was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irielle is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Irielle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irielle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.