Boy · #5,256 in 2026

Iyan

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

Current Rank

#5,256

Peak Rank

#4,572 (2013)

Total Babies

383

5-Yr Trend

+9%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#4572

Peak Rank

383

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iyan

Iyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 19 Iyans were born — ranking #4,804 that year. As of 2026, Iyan ranks #5,256 for baby boys with 18 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 383 Iyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Iyan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iyan 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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Ishan
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iyan

What does the name Iyan mean?

Iyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iyan in 2026?

In 2026, Iyan ranks #5,256 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Iyan most popular?

Iyan reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #4,572 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Iyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Iyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iyan include Crist, Rasaan, Manpreet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iyan

Iyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 383 births in the dataset. Iyan's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #4,572. Use the chart and map above to compare Iyan'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.