From Ireland
A demonymic name referring to a person from Ireland. It is derived from the Old English word 'Iras', which itself comes from the Old Irish 'Ériu', the name of a Gaelic goddess associated with the island.
Less common today
Irish isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,449 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and pin-up model
Major League Baseball outfielder
