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Ian

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

A Scottish Gaelic form of John, it reflects the widespread biblical name tradition across Europe.

Popularity History of Ian

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#75Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#75

Ian was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-6

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ian Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ian.

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Ianie
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Quick Facts

OriginScottish Gaelic, Hebrew
Syllables1
Length3 letters