Boy · #1,622 in 2026

Iam

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

Current Rank

#1,622

Peak Rank

#1,622 (2026)

Total Babies

664

5-Yr Trend

+261%

1983

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1622

Peak Rank

664

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iam

Iam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 106 Iams were born — ranking #1,622 that year. As of 2026, Iam ranks #1,622 for baby boys with 106 births, rising sharply (+261% over the past five years). In total, more than 664 Iams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Iam

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

Ium
Eum
Iem
Eomb
Ian
Eon
Ijn
Eom
Iom
Ayam
Eyam
Aium

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iam

What does the name Iam mean?

Iam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iam in 2026?

In 2026, Iam ranks #1,622 among boys' names in the U.S., with 106 babies given the name that year.

When was Iam most popular?

Iam reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,622 that year with 106 babies given the name.

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

Iam has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Iam.

Is Iam a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Iam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iam include Quan, Skylor, Aarron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iam

Iam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 664 births in the dataset. Iam's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,622. Use the chart and map above to compare Iam'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.