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In 2024, 4,547 boys in the United States were named Ian, making it the 75th most popular boy's name that year.
Its position has held steady, at 77th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 6,704 births.
Records for Ian go back to 1912, and 254,514 babies have been given the name since.
Scottish form of John meaning "God is gracious." Simple, strong, and internationally recognized.
Ian is of Scottish origin, described as classic in style.
In 2024, Ian went to 8 girls and 4,547 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Scottish form of John meaning "God is gracious." Simple, strong, and internationally recognized.
Ian is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as classic in style.
In 2024, 4,547 boys in the United States were named Ian, making it the 75th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Ian went to 8 girls and 4,547 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.