Laoise
Laoise was the #124 girls' name in Ireland in 2025 (38 babies).
Laoise as a girl’s name
- England & Wales
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | England & Wales | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | #191 (9) | #124 (38) |
| 2024 | — | — | #98 (48) |
| 2023 | — | #328 (4) | #130 (36) |
| 2022 | — | #266 (6) | #116 (45) |
| 2021 | — | #164 (13) | #96 (57) |
| 2020 | — | #212 (8) | #111 (46) |
| 2019 | — | — | #131 (41) |
| 2018 | — | #218 (8) | #138 (40) |
| 2017 | — | — | #128 (45) |
| 2016 | — | #440 (3) | #150 (37) |
| 2015 | — | #269 (6) | #106 (58) |
| 2014 | — | — | #115 (52) |
| 2013 | — | #284 (6) | #98 (67) |
| 2012 | — | — | #97 (66) |
| 2011 | — | #224 (8) | #106 (61) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2021 at #96.
- Holding steady over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 1971.
How common is it?
about 1 in 560 baby girls in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 2. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 810 | common |
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 560 | common |
Next year
On its recent trend, Laoise is likely to hold steady in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 570 baby girls. Likely range 1 in 420 to 1 in 780.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.