Iris
Peaked at #71 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Iris has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Iris — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#71
in 2024
Current rank
#71
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Iris reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #71 nationally with 3,124 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #244 (2014) to #71 (2024) — a 71% improvement.
As of 2024, Iris ranks #71 nationally for girls, with 3,124 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #71 | 3,124 |
| 2023 | #78 | 2,936 |
| 2022 | #84 | 2,933 |
| 2021 | #108 | 2,581 |
| 2020 | #127 | 2,177 |
| 2019 | #128 | 2,193 |
| 2018 | #138 | 2,128 |
| 2017 | #149 | 1,990 |
Iris — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1443
in 1907
Current rank
#5737
in 2024
Years tracked
85
1907–2024
Trend
Rising
Iris was already at its most popular for boys in 1907 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1443), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 12 years of data, its rank has climbed from #12981 (2012) to #5737 (2024) — a 56% improvement.
As of 2024, Iris ranks #5737 nationally for boys, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,737 | 16 |
| 2023 | #5,539 | 17 |
| 2022 | #4,351 | 24 |
| 2021 | #6,152 | 14 |
| 2020 | #6,095 | 14 |
| 2019 | #11,296 | 6 |
| 2018 | #11,311 | 6 |
| 2017 | #11,297 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Iris most popular?
Iris was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #71 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Iris becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Iris?
At least 98,551 babies have been recorded with the name Iris in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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