Saoirse
Saoirse is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “freedom, liberty.”
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how do you pronounce Saoirse?
SEER-shuh
where does the name Saoirse come from?
Saoirse is the Irish word for freedom, used for both girls and boys.
Meaning freedom in Irish, Saoirse emerged as a given name during the Irish independence movement and became widely popular from the 1990s onward. Actress Saoirse Ronan has made the name globally recognized. It is a declaration of Irish identity and the value of liberty.
how popular is this name?
Saoirse has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 8 years since 2016. It peaked at #732 in 2020, and ranked #957 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #957 |
| 2022 | #892 |
| 2021 | #811 |
| 2020 | #732 |
| 2019 | #818 |
| 2018 | #819 |
| 2017 | #959 |
| 2016 | #967 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Saoirse fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Saoirse
It became popular in Ireland in the late 20th century, and the actress Saoirse Ronan gave it international prominence after her 2007 breakthrough in Atonement.
who are famous people named Saoirse?
- Saoirse Ronan (Oscar-nominated Irish-American actress)
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Northern Irish actress, Derry Girls)
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quick answers about Saoirse
What does the name Saoirse mean?
Saoirse means “freedom, liberty”.
What is the origin of the name Saoirse?
Saoirse comes from the Irish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Saoirse?
Saoirse ranked #957 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data.
Is Saoirse a boy or girl name?
Saoirse is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Saoirse?
Saoirse is pronounced SEER-shuh, with 2 syllables.
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