Iratze is of Basque origin, derived from the word 'iratz' meaning 'thunder'. It is traditionally a female name and is pronounced as /iˈɾat͡s̻e/. The name has been relatively uncommon outside of the Basque Country but has gained some international recognition in recent years.
The name Iratze experienced consistent popularity from 2007 to 2010 with six births each year. There was a slight decrease in 2011 and 2013, with five births each year. Overall, there were 34 babies named Iratze born between 2007 and 2013.