Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Iris.
National Rank (2025)
#61
All-Time Peak Rank
#61 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
101,550
Unisex Distribution0.8% Boy / 99.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Iris Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Iris
According to SSA data, Iris achieved its highest historical rank of #61 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,729 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 147.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Iris scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+147.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,729Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:119
1890s:374
1900s:937
1910s:4,360
1920s:8,672
1930s:8,135
1940s:7,814
1950s:8,871
1960s:5,807
1970s:4,685
1980s:4,739
1990s:5,542
2000s:8,644
2010s:15,352
2020s:17,499
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIr-is
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Iris? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics