Irish baby name trend booms in the US as most popular names revealedThroughout history, Irish names have stemmed from family tradition and have been carried on by generations, a trend that is becoming more popular for American parentsView 2 Images Parents often use the mother's maiden name for their child (Image: Getty Images)Naming trends come and go, with each generation adopting a different style for naming their babies. One trend that has been rising in America in recent years is using Irish family names as first names for children. My husband is a mix but his last name is of Irish ancestry.”“I really like Irish names and have been leaning towards surnames as first names. According to Irish history, the country was one of the first in the world to use surnames. Article continues belowSome other popular surnames that are rising in popularity as first names include Sloan, Nolan, Rooney, Delaney, Smith, and Quinn.