Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Ibn

A patronymic, or patronym, is a personal name, or component of a personal name, based on the given name of one's father, grandfather, or an earlier male ancestor. It is the male equivalent of a matronymic.

Current Rank
#8,287
Peak Rank
#2,128 (1990)
Total Babies
927
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
2024
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#2128
Peak Rank
927
Total Count
55
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ibn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A patronymic, or patronym, is a personal name, or component of a personal name, based on the given name of one's father, grandfather, or an earlier male ancestor. It is the male equivalent of a matronymic.

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Origin & history
This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . ( December 2013 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) In many areas around the world, patronyms predate the use of family names . Family names in many Celtic , Germanic , Iberian , Georgian , Armenian and Slavic languages originate from patronyms, e.g. Wilson (son of William ), FitzGerald (son of Gerald ), Powell (from "ap Hywel "), Fernández (son of Fernando ), Rodríguez (son of Rodrigo ), Andersson or Andersen (son of

The Story of Ibn

Ibn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 34 Ibns were born — ranking #2,128 that year. As of 2026, Ibn ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 927 Ibns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ibn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ibn

What does the name Ibn mean?
A patronymic, or patronym, is a personal name, or component of a personal name, based on the given name of one's father, grandfather, or an earlier male ancestor. It is the male equivalent of a matronymic.
How popular is Ibn in 2026?
In 2026, Ibn ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Ibn most popular?
Ibn reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,128 that year with 34 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ibn most popular?
Ibn has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ibn.
Is Ibn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ibn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ibn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ibn include Narciso, Benigno, Oak. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ibn

Ibn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 927 births in the dataset. Ibn's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Ibn'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.