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Why parents love Saoirse- Saoirse Ronan is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.
- The meaning freedom is the most sacred Irish word.
- Three syllables with a flowing Irish sound: SEER-sha.
- Given during Ireland's struggle for independence.
- The Irish-Gaelic authenticity gives maximum depth.
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The vibe of Saoirse
freedomIrish GaelicRonanLady BirdLittle Womenindependencelibertyrebellion
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Origin & history of Saoirse
Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom/liberty)
→ given name Saoirse
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Gaelic / Irish roots
Saoirse comes from the Irish Gaelic meaning freedom. It is the most direct Irish word for liberty. The name was given to girls during Ireland's struggle for independence. Saoirse Ronan is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish Gaelic word; used during Irish independence; Saoirse Ronan (born 1994).
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Today
Saoirse remains a beloved choice, ranking #946 in the US. 3,842 babies have been named Saoirse since 1993.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Saoirse?
2020
peak year
Saoirse reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2020, 373 babies received the name (ranked #735). In the present decade it sits around #946, with about 292 babies given the name annually. Saoirse's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 3,842 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
373
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #735)
(ranked #735)
292
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,920
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,842
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Saoirse5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Saoirse's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — freedom pioneering. People named Saoirse tend to be brave, free, and gifted at being the word for liberty in the language of rebellion.
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Word for liberty✦
Ronan-level brilliance◈
Independence-born◎
Irish-freedom sacred♡
Lady-Bird-level artistryS1
A1
O6
I9
R9
S1
E5
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Saoirse🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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