Total births
471
Boys' name · since 1976
Iden
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 471 babies named Iden, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5742
- among boys today
- 471
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
471 babies have been named Iden since 1976, making it today's #5742 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Iden has been recorded 471 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #5742 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #5742 among boys today
- 471 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Iden is currently the #5742 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 471 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5742
- among boys today
- 471
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Iden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5742
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Iden was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
42 babies were named Iden in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Iden compares
471 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Iden's all-time total is 28% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 471 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Iden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Iden's full recorded timeline at 2013, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Iden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,742
Active since
1976
Iden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Iden popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2023 (Iden as girls' name)
Iden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Iden's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Iden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
254 births
- 2020s 90
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 254 births (54% of all-time use).
Iden by state
Where Iden concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 4.7% |
California share of Iden's total US births 4.7%
Even split
22 of 471 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iden? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 471 babies named Iden. Today it holds rank #5742 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 42 births.
When was Iden most popular? ▼
Iden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Iden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iden are California (22 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Iden been used? ▼
Records for Iden go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Idell, Idel, Idelfonso, Idean. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Iden's data
- Iden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (254 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Idens (22 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 Iden
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iden
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2025 (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. "Iden: #5742 Boys' Name - 471 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iden. 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 Iden 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 July 2026.