Ian as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Ian?

We estimate that there are 242,050 people named Ian who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ian is the 106th most common for men, and the 217th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Ian?

The average person named Ian is 23.25 years old.

Is Ian a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

4,548 people named Ian were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 70th most popular name for boys, and the 118th most popular overall.

The popularity of Ian peaked in 2003, when it was the 65th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Ian a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Ian is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Ian are male.

Popularity of Ian in England

In 2020, Ian was the 601st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.