Total births
5,124
Unisex name · since 1975
Iman
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 5,124 babies named Iman, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2088
- among girls today
- 5,124
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Iman currently ranks #2088 among unisex names in America, with 5,124 babies recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Iman recorded 5,124 times among girls since 1975, holding rank #2088 nationally today, ahead of 88% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #2088 among girls today
- 5,124 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Iman is currently the #2088 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 5,124 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2088
- among girls today
- 5,124
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Iman vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2088
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Iman was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
178 babies were named Iman in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Iman compares
5,124 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Iman's all-time total is 13x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iman | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,124 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 178 | 48 | 19,840 |
Iman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Iman's full recorded timeline at 2000, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1996 peak of 178 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Iman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#2,088
Active since
1975
Iman popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Iman popularity over time - boys
1,485 total births recorded since 1972 (Iman as boys' name)
Iman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Iman's strongest decade.
1,555 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Iman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 92
1970s
92 births
- 1980s 481
1980s
481 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,395 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,555 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,040 births
- 2020s 561
2020s
561 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,555 births (30% of all-time use).
How Iman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Iman's total volume
Iman vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Iman by state
Where Iman concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 621 | 12.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 591 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 348 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 290 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 226 | 4.4% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 203 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 166 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 150 | 2.9% |
California share of Iman's total US births 12.1%
Even split
621 of 5,124 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Iman appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iman? ▼
Iman has been given to 5,124 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2088 as of the latest data. 178 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Iman most popular? ▼
Iman was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,555 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Iman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iman are California (621 births), New York (591 births), Texas (348 births).
Is Iman a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Iman is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 5,124 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,485 births.
How long has the name Iman been used? ▼
Records for Iman go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Imani, Ima, Imari, Imaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iman's data
- Iman's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,555 total births) through the 2020s (561) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Imans (621 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 Iman
Nearby Names Like Iman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iman
Imani Girl
#526 27,817 births
Ima Girl
6,806 births
Imari Girl
#5509 2,365 births
Imaan Girl
#3669 814 births
Imara Girl
#2999 720 births
Compare Iman side by side: Iman vs Imani Iman vs Ima Iman vs Imari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Iman
Lovely #2087
2,385 births · Peak 2023
Rhema #2089
1,270 births · Peak 2025
Temperance #2086
3,709 births · Peak 2014
Noura #2090
1,219 births · Peak 2024
Roxana #2085
11,994 births · Peak 1991
Asiyah #2091
1,763 births · Peak 2023
Manuela #2084
11,033 births · Peak 1924
Astraea #2092
699 births · Peak 2025
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, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iman: #2088 Unisex Name - 5,124 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iman. 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 Iman 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.