Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ian.
National Rank (2025)
#83
All-Time Peak Rank
#65 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
257,664
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ian
According to SSA data, Ian achieved its highest historical rank of #65 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 6,688 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,688Births in 2005
Years in Top 100
44yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:92
1920s:225
1930s:445
1940s:779
1950s:1,670
1960s:4,977
1970s:17,186
1980s:37,770
1990s:54,007
2000s:61,925
2010s:52,475
2020s:26,113
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesI-an
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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