Iain
5 countries#400 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Iain was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,734 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 1979 with 392 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,199 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 1979 with 392 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,911 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 2003 with 126 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
517 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1996 with 76 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 1997–2007 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1993–1993 · peaked in 1993 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Iain’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #175 | — |
| 2007 | #158 | ↑17 |
| 2008 | #191 | ↓33 |
| 2009 | #197 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #250 | ↓53 |
| 2011 | #231 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #361 | ↓130 |
| 2013 | #366 | ↓5 |
| 2014 | #336 | ↑30 |
| 2015 | #308 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #442 | ↓134 |
| 2017 | #333 | ↑109 |
| 2018 | #516 | ↓183 |
| 2019 | #516 | — |
| 2020 | #536 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #477 | ↑59 |
| 2022 | #363 | ↑114 |
| 2023 | #728 | ↓365 |
| 2024 | #727 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #400 | ↑327 |
Frequently asked questions about Iain
Is Iain a popular name?
Yes — Iain currently ranks #400 among boys’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Iain more common for boys or girls?
Iain is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Iain most popular?
Iain peaked in 1979 in Scotland, with 392 recorded births that year.
Is Iain rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Iain’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #29 in 1974 to #400 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Iain?
At least 10,648 babies have been recorded with the name Iain across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Iain popular in more than one country?
Yes — Iain appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Scotland, United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.