Ian
5 countries#83 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
258,479 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #83 · peaked in 2005 with 6,704 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,443 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 1975 with 428 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,722 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 1975 with 428 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,604 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #551 · peaked in 1996 with 253 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,031 births recorded 1947–2022 · currently #1070 · peaked in 2008 with 73 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
117 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 1999 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #80 | — |
| 2007 | #75 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #80 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #73 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #72 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #72 | — |
| 2012 | #78 | ↓6 |
| 2013 | #80 | ↓2 |
| 2014 | #77 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #76 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #78 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #76 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #79 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #81 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #83 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #81 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #72 | ↑9 |
| 2023 | #69 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #74 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #83 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Ian
Is Ian a popular name?
Yes — Ian currently ranks #83 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ian more common for boys or girls?
Ian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ian most popular?
Ian peaked in 2005 in United States, with 6,704 recorded births that year.
Is Ian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2269 in 1912 to #83 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ian?
At least 269,953 babies have been recorded with the name Ian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ian include August, Theo, Adriel, Luka.
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