Total births
591
Boys' name · since 1991
Iann
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 591 babies named Iann, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5546
- among boys today
- 591
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
591 babies have been named Iann since 1991, making it today's #5546 boys' name.
Iann has 591 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5546 as of the latest data, more common than 61% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #5546 among boys today
- 591 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Iann is currently the #5546 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 591 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5546
- among boys today
- 591
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Iann vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5546
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Iann was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
33 babies were named Iann in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Iann compares
591 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Iann's all-time total is 61% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iann | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 591 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Iann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Iann splits its recorded history at 2010: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Iann at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,546
Active since
1991
Iann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Iann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Iann's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Iann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
253 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 253 births (43% of all-time use).
How Iann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Iann's total volume
Iann vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Iann by state
Where Iann concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 80 | 13.5% |
| #2 | California | | 69 | 11.7% |
Texas share of Iann's total US births 13.5%
Even split
80 of 591 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iann? ▼
Iann has been given to 591 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5546 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Iann most popular? ▼
Iann was most popular in the 2010s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Iann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iann are Texas (80 births), California (69 births).
How long has the name Iann been used? ▼
Records for Iann go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ian, Ianmichael, Iancarlo, Ianto, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Iann's data
- Iann's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (253 total births) through the 2020s (140) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ianns (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Iann
Nearby Names Like Iann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iann
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#74 257,664 births
Ianmichael Boy
64 births
Iancarlo Boy
32 births
Ianto Boy
12 births
Ianis Boy
6 births
Compare Iann side by side: Iann vs Ian Iann vs Ianmichael Iann vs Iancarlo
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iann: #5546 Boys' Name - 591 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Iann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.