US Popularity:1688
Origin:Irish
Meaning:freedom
Hard to pronounce but inspiring in its meaning, Saoirse is a much-loved feminine name on Ireland's shores and beyond. Irish through and through, Saoirse is a direct translation of "freedom" in the country's native tongue. And while Saoirse Ronan has given the name worldwide acclaim, it bears a significant historic weight. Immerging in the 1920s, Saoirse is tightly bound to the Irish War of Independence and the creation of Saorstát Éireann—The Irish Free State. More than raw talent or an embodiment of unrestrained individuality, Saoirse is very much a celebration of Gaelic pride.

Saoirse Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Saoirse is currently #562 on The Bump
Girl:Saoirse is currently #234 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Saoirse is currently #1688 in U.S. births
Girl:Saoirse is currently #653 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1688
in 2022
- 150
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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