Perhaps they’re ready to come over stateside!ġ. There are several other common Irish girl names that are more popular in Ireland, which we’ve included in our list. Popular and Common Irish Girl Namesĭid you know that Caitlin, Bridget, and Erin-some of the top baby girl names in the U.S.-are Irish? Chances are you know someone with one of these names, especially if you were born during the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s. You can always go with a common Irish girl name, but we’ve included more than 200 options, from unique and rare to those with pretty and powerful meanings. It’s no wonder Irish girl names (or the anglicized versions of traditional Irish monikers) are quite popular. According to recent data, about 32 million people (nearly 10 percent of the population in the United States) identify as Irish American.