Name Legacy

Ian

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Ian was most popular in 2005, when 6,704 American babies were given the name — ranking #103 that year. In 2025 it ranked #147, with 3,932 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 258,479 people named Ian.

Most popular in2005
Rank that year#103
Births that year6,704
Total since 1880258,479

Ian over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ian’s peak in 2005. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Scottish · form of John, "God is gracious"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org