Name Profile
Ian
“God is gracious” — Scottish
BoyScottish1 syllableCurrent rank #75 (2024)
About Ian
A charming and universally loved Scottish boy's name, Ian delivers a crisp, handsome appeal. With its lovely meaning of "God is gracious," it remains a sophisticated yet wonderfully approachable choice.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginScottish
Syllables1
Nicknames for Ian
Ian is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Ian ranks #75 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 4,547 births..
Ian popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Ian had 4,547 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,327 | #76 |
| 2016 | 5,076 | #78 |
| 2017 | 5,025 | #76 |
| 2018 | 4,698 | #78 |
| 2019 | 4,536 | #81 |
| 2020 | 4,223 | #83 |
| 2021 | 4,300 | #81 |
| 2022 | 4,501 | #72 |
| 2023 | 4,551 | #69 |
| 2024 | 4,547 | #75 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Ian James
- Ian Alexander
- Ian Reid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ian mean?
Ian is commonly linked to the meaning God is gracious and is associated with Scottish roots.
Is Ian a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Ian ranks #75 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 4,547 births..