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Iris

male

Meaning

"Rainbow"

From Greek for rainbow and a mythological figure, it is also a botanical name and remains common in many languages.

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Popularity History of Iris

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5737Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#5737

Iris was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-198

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.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Iris

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Iris, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length4 letters

Sibling Ideas