Irene is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #997 in 2025 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 37 births ranking #952. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 142.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,449 girls born was named Irene. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.