Total births
917
Unisex name · since 1970
Iram
917 babies named Iram in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3182
- among boys today
- 917
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
917 babies have been named Iram since 1970, making it today's #3182 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Iram has been recorded 917 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #3182 nationally and more common than 78% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #3182 among boys today
- 917 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Iram is currently the #3182 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 917 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3182
- among boys today
- 917
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Iram vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3182
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Iram was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Iram in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Iram compares
917 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Iram's all-time total is 150% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iram | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 917 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Iram's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Iram's full recorded timeline at 2001, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Iram at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,182
Active since
1970
Iram popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Iram popularity over time - girls
102 total births recorded since 1979 (Iram as girls' name)
Iram by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Iram's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Iram births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
149 births
- 2000s
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
259 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 277 births (30% of all-time use).
How Iram 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 Iram's total volume
Iram vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Iram by state
Where Iram concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 306 | 33.4% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 66 | 7.2% |
| #3 | California | | 62 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Iram's total US births 33.4%
Even split
306 of 917 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iram? ▼
917 babies have been named Iram since 1970. It currently ranks #3182 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 38 births.
When was Iram most popular? ▼
Iram was most popular in the 2000s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Iram most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iram are Texas (306 births), Arizona (66 births), California (62 births).
Is Iram a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Iram is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 917 births, and as a girl's name it has 102 births.
How long has the name Iram been used? ▼
Records for Iram go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iram? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ira, Iran, Irah, Iraj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Iram's data
- Iram's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (277 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Irams (306 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 Iram
Nearby Names Like Iram
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iram
Ira Boy
#969 55,410 births
Iran Boy
#9101 1,359 births
Irah Boy
#7190 86 births
Iraj Boy
#8896 19 births
Irav Boy
#10893 7 births
Compare Iram side by side: Iram vs Ira Iram vs Iran Iram vs Irah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Iram
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Iram: #3182 Unisex Name - 917 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iram. 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 Iram 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.