Popular US baby names and their surprise Irish backstory and meanings

Irish names have charmed their way into the hearts of Americans for ages . Given that multitudes of US folks claim Irish roots, it's a no-brainer that Irish appellations have hopped the Atlantic in droves .

The United States Social Security Administration recently dropped the hotlist of fav baby titles stateside for 2023 . Across the board for lads and lasses, the Irish sparkle is alive and kicking in the top 500.

Liam snagged the trophy as the numero uno chap's name over in the US of A last yeara solid Irish pick that translates to "strong-willed warrior". But there's more under the bonnetloads of names on the roster that'll knock your socks off with their Gaelic origins.

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Rowan

Aye, Rowan's got its roots in the Irish Ruadhan, giving it the meaning 'little red one'just on point for those copper-topped tykes.

Sloane

Stateside sheilas were all about the name Sloane last annum. It traces back to the Irish surname O Sluaghhadain, packing a punch with 'raider' or 'warrior'.

Owen

Not a whole heap realize Owen's an Irish export. Sprouting from Eoin and Eoghan across the pond, it stands for 'God is gracious'.

Kennedy

And who'd have guessed Kennedy, a smash-hit for lasses in the Land of the Free, has got its heritage in the Irish Cinneidigh, which means helmet-headed.

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Aiden

Aiden, a name meaning 'little fire', is a favourite choice for boys in the US. This moniker originates from the Irish Aodhan.

Quinn

Last year, Quinn emerged as a popular name for girls in the US. Derived from the Irish O Coinn and O Cuinn, it signifies 'wise', 'sense', or 'reason'.

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Ryan

Despite its common usage, few people ponder over the origin of the name Ryan. It stems from the old Irish name Rian, translating to 'little king'.

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