How Many People Are Named Ian?

254,514

people in the United States are named Ian

1 in 1,316 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#315

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0760%

Of US population

Peak Year

2005

6,704 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: EE-ən (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Scottish form of JOHN.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 24.5 years old

Young (<30) 169,139
66.5%
Adult (30–60) 81,034
31.8%
Senior (>60) 4,341
1.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1912 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 34,713
Texas 20,782
New York 17,550
Pennsylvania 12,157
Florida 12,106
Ohio 10,365
Illinois 10,121
Michigan 8,636
New Jersey 7,524
Washington 6,810

💡 Fun Facts About "Ian"

  • 4,555 babies were named Ian in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2005
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1912
  • Most popular in California

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