NAME PROFILE
Irine
White or fair; derived from Hungarian and Slavic roots meaning bright. This name suggests a person of inner strength, clarity, and a radiant personality that lights up a room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,528 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1953 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hungarian, Hebrew, Latin, Russian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
MS — 41%TX — 19%GA — 17%SC — 13%AL — 11%
Notable People
Béla Lugosi (Actor, Dracula) · Béla Bartók (Composer, The Miraculous Mandarin) · Béla Fleck (Musician, Tales from the Acoustic Planet) · Béla IV of Hungary (King, Rebuilder of the Crown) · Béla Károlyi (Gymnastics Coach, Olympic Success)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BelieBel
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