Names / Boy names
Ian
Current rank
#83
holding steady
All-time peak
#65
in 2003
First recorded
1912
in U.S. data
Children named
258,400
since 1912
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #65 in 2003 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Ian is a boys' name that was first recorded in 1912. As of the latest data it stands at #83, staying stable. 2003 marked its high point, reaching #65. Across all years, more than 258,400 children have been named this.