Ian
Peaked at #65 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Ian has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ian — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2747
in 1986
Current rank
#11449
in 2024
Years tracked
57
1940–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1940, Ian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #2747 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #15321 (2014) to #11449 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Ian ranks #11449 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,449 | 8 |
| 2023 | #9,860 | 10 |
| 2022 | #11,597 | 8 |
| 2021 | #12,692 | 7 |
| 2020 | #8,601 | 12 |
| 2019 | #12,963 | 7 |
| 2018 | #14,487 | 6 |
| 2017 | #10,237 | 10 |
Ian — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#65
in 2003
Current rank
#75
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1912–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1912, Ian reached its peak popularity for boys in 2003, ranking #65 nationally with 6,466 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #77 (2014) to #75 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Ian ranks #75 nationally for boys, with 4,547 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #75 | 4,547 |
| 2023 | #69 | 4,551 |
| 2022 | #72 | 4,501 |
| 2021 | #81 | 4,300 |
| 2020 | #83 | 4,266 |
| 2019 | #81 | 4,550 |
| 2018 | #79 | 4,704 |
| 2017 | #76 | 5,033 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ian most popular?
Ian was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #65 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ian?
At least 254,514 babies have been recorded with the name Ian in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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