Saoirse Plummer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Saoirse Plummer — freedom, liberty
180K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Saoirse Plummer is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Saoirse is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic saoirse, meaning 'freedom, liberty.' A distinctly Irish name popularized internationally by actress Saoirse Ronan. The surname Plummer: Amanda Plummer (born 1957), Canadian-US film, television and stage actress, daughter of Christopher Plummer Charlie Plummer (born 1999), US film actor Christopher Plummer (1929–2021), Canadian film and theatre actor David Plummer (musician) (fl. 1990s–present), English-born musician and collaborator on children's books Denyse Plummer (1953–2023), Trinidadian calypsonian and gospel singer Glenn Plummer (born 1961), US film and television actor Inez Plummer (c. 1885–1964), US stage actress Jessica Plummer (born 1992), English actress and singer Joe Plummer (fl. Saoirse is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Saoirse reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Saoirse

Meaning: freedom, liberty

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic saoirse, meaning 'freedom, liberty.' A distinctly Irish name popularized internationally by actress Saoirse Ronan.

Surname: Plummer

English

Amanda Plummer (born 1957), Canadian-US film, television and stage actress, daughter of Christopher Plummer Charlie Plummer (born 1999), US film actor Christopher Plummer (1929–2021), Canadian film and theatre actor David Plummer (musician) (fl. 1990s–present), English-born musician and collaborator on children's books Denyse Plummer (1953–2023), Trinidadian calypsonian and gospel singer Glenn Plummer (born 1961), US film and television actor Inez Plummer (c. 1885–1964), US stage actress Jessica Plummer (born 1992), English actress and singer Joe Plummer (fl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Saoirse is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 76%
United Kingdom 17%
United States 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Saoirse by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Saoirse has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Sersha
  • Sirsha

Notable People Named Saoirse Plummer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Saoirse Plummer:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Saoirse?
The first name Saoirse originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic saoirse, meaning 'freedom, liberty.' A distinctly Irish name popularized internationally by actress Saoirse Ronan.
When was Saoirse most popular?
The name Saoirse reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Plummer?
The surname Plummer originates from English. Amanda Plummer (born 1957), Canadian-US film, television and stage actress, daughter of Christopher Plummer Charlie Plummer (born 1999), US film actor Christopher Plummer (1929–2021), Canadian film and theatre actor David Plummer (musician) (fl. 1990s–present), English-born musician and collaborator on children's books Denyse Plummer (1953–2023), Trinidadian calypsonian and gospel singer Glenn Plummer (born 1961), US film and television actor Inez Plummer (c. 1885–1964), US stage actress Jessica Plummer (born 1992), English actress and singer Joe Plummer (fl.
What are the origins of the name Saoirse Plummer?
The name Saoirse Plummer combines two different traditions: the first name Saoirse has Celtic roots, while the surname Plummer originates from English.
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