Total births
524
Boys' name · since 1973
Iban
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 524 babies named Iban, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 524
- total births
- 1973–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Iban sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 524 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Iban has been recorded 524 times among boys since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2019.
- 524 total births
- 1973–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
524 boys have been named Iban since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 524
- total births
- 1973–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Iban was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
29 babies were named Iban in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Iban's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Iban's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Iban at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Iban popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2019
- Peak year (2002)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Iban by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Iban's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Iban births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
189 births
- 2000s
2000s
189 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 189 births (36% of all-time use).
How Iban 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 Iban's total volume
Iban vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Iban by state
Where Iban concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 130 | 24.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 9.4% |
California share of Iban's total US births 24.8%
Even split
130 of 524 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iban? ▼
524 babies have been named Iban since 1973. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2002 with 29 births.
When was Iban most popular? ▼
Iban was most popular in the 1990s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Iban most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iban are California (130 births), Texas (49 births).
How long has the name Iban been used? ▼
Records for Iban go back to 1973, giving 47 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Iban? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ibaad, Ibad. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Iban's data
- Iban's decade-level peak was the 1990s (189 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ibans (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Iban
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iban
Compare Iban side by side: Iban vs Ibaad Iban vs Ibad
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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, 1973–2019 (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. "Iban: Baby Name Since 1973 - 524 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iban. 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 Iban 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.