Boy · #4,745 in 2026

Iktan

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

Current Rank

#4,745

Peak Rank

#4,745 (2026)

Total Babies

209

5-Yr Trend

+49%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4745

Peak Rank

209

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iktan

Iktan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 21 Iktans were born — ranking #4,745 that year. As of 2026, Iktan ranks #4,745 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 209 Iktans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Iktan

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

Ecton
Actin
Acton
Oakton
Achten
Octan
Picton
Iton
Dichten
Lichten
Richten
Octane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iktan

What does the name Iktan mean?

Iktan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iktan in 2026?

In 2026, Iktan ranks #4,745 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Iktan most popular?

Iktan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,745 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Iktan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Iktan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iktan include Zayon, Mubashir, Cobain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iktan

Iktan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 209 births in the dataset. Iktan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,745. Use the chart and map above to compare Iktan'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.