Peace
Derived from the Greek word eirene, Irene was the name of the Greek goddess of peace. It became popular in the early Christian era and was borne by several saints and Byzantine empresses.
About 442 girls were named Irene in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning chemist and physicist
Five-time Academy Award-nominated actress
The clever woman who outwits Sherlock Holmes · A Scandal in Bohemia
Oscar and Grammy-winning singer and actress
Protagonist of the novel Passing · Passing
Acclaimed Greek actress and singer
The same feel as Irene — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
