Gender: Male
Ira Richard Matthews, III is a former American football kick returner and punt returner. He played three seasons for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Matthews stood 5'8" and weighed 175 lbs which made it difficult to catch him. He played collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin, where he led the nation in punt returns in 1978, averaging 16.9 yards per punt return, including three for touchdowns.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
On the name Ira Matthews, Ira means Watchful, Wind, Descendants, Vigilant, Alert, Earth, In Hindi Yug, Muse (Celebrity Name: Amir Khan).
The name Ira Matthews is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ira is commonly found in Russia, Malaysia, United States of America, and 98 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Ira is recorded 14,092 times globally, ranking it as the 4,265th most common name worldwide.
Ira is most prevalent in Russia, with 2,209 occurrences, making it the 446th most popular name in the country.
In Russia, the name Ira is found among 1 in every 184 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #446 | 1 : 184 |
| Malaysia | #671 | 1 : 983 |
| United States of America | #1,830 | 1 : 923 |
| Israel | #529 | 1 : 237 |
| Italy | #2,176 | 1 : 1,342 |
| Palestine | #754 | 1 : 415 |
| Germany | #1,388 | 1 : 820 |
| Finland | #448 | 1 : 284 |
| Singapore | #1,386 | 1 : 2,190 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,215 | 1 : 12,575 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ira from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ira Richard Matthews, III is a former American football kick returner and punt returner. He played three seasons for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Matthews stood 5'8" and weighed 175 lbs which made it difficult to catch him. He played collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin, where he led the nation in punt returns in 1978, averaging 16.9 yards per punt return, including three for touchdowns.
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