Everything about the name EIRENE

Meaning, origin, history

Eirene is a feminine given name of Greek origin and meaning "peace". In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace, one of the three daughters of Zeus along with Themis (law) and Dike (justice). She was often depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a long robe and holding a cornucopia in her hand. The name Eirene has been used throughout history, with notable figures including Saint Eirene, a martyr from the 4th century, and Empress Eirene, who ruled the Byzantine Empire during the late 8th and early 9th centuries. Today, Eirene remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter that carries a positive message of peace and harmony.

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Popularity of the name EIRENE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, we can see that the number of births with the name Eirene has varied over the years in the United States.

From 1971 to 1981, there were only two recorded births with the name Eirene, with seven births occurring in 1971 and five in 1981. However, between 1997 and 2002, the number of births increased slightly, ranging from six to eight births per year.

There was a significant increase in the number of births with the name Eirene starting in 2011, with twelve births recorded that year. This trend continued throughout the following years, reaching a peak of eighteen births in 2019 and seventeen births in 2020. However, there was a slight decrease in recent years, with ten births each in 2021 and 2023.

Overall, from 1971 to 2023, there were a total of 225 births recorded with the name Eirene in the United States. While the popularity of this name has varied over time, it appears that there has been an increase in its usage since the early 2010s.