Irl

Boy name

Irl has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

554

Peak year

1921 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Irl — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Iraboy

62,535 babies since 1880

Girlgirl

610 babies since 1985

Virlboy

223 babies since 1912

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FAQ

How popular is the name Irl?

Irl has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Irl peak?

Irl peaked in 1921, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Irl a girl or boy name?

Irl is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Irl are boys).

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