Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Iaan

Name: Popularity of the name Iaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Iaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,123 (2016)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#5123

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iaan

Iaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 18 Iaans were born — ranking #5,123 that year. As of 2026, Iaan ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Iaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Iaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ion
Ien
Iamb
Ayan
Aion
Iame
Eon
Aeon
Uan
Iron
Icon
Ions

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iaan

What does the name Iaan mean?

Iaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iaan in 2026?

In 2026, Iaan ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Iaan most popular?

Iaan reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,123 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Iaan most popular?

Iaan has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Iaan.

Is Iaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Iaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Iaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iaan include Theodric, Dominador, Graylon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iaan

Iaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Iaan's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,123. Use the chart and map above to compare Iaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.