Freedom
Derived from the Irish word 'saoirse', this name became popular in Ireland during the 1920s as a symbol of independence. It carries a strong patriotic and cultural resonance for those of Irish heritage.
Less common today
Saoirse isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #734 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-nominated Irish-American actress
Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy
The young selkie protagonist · Song of the Sea
