Total births
581
Girls' name · since 1994
Iridian
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 581 babies named Iridian, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 581
- total births
- 1994–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
581 girls have been named Iridian since 1994, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Iridian has 581 recorded births among girls since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2006.
- 581 total births
- 1994–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
581 girls have been named Iridian since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 581
- total births
- 1994–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Iridian was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
214 babies were named Iridian in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Iridian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Iridian's full recorded timeline at 2000, 16% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 84% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 214 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Iridian at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Iridian popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2006
- Peak year (1995)
- 214
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Iridian popularity over time - boys
7 total births recorded since 1995 (Iridian as boys' name)
Iridian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Iridian's strongest decade.
488 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Iridian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
488 births
- 2000s 93
2000s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 488 births (84% of all-time use).
How Iridian 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 Iridian's total volume
Iridian vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Iridian by state
Where Iridian concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 210 | 36.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 100 | 17.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 34 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 25 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 14 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #7 | New Mexico | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Iridian's total US births 36.1%
Even split
210 of 581 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iridian? ▼
581 babies have been named Iridian since 1994. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1995 with 214 births.
When was Iridian most popular? ▼
Iridian was most popular in the 1990s decade with 488 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Iridian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iridian are California (210 births), Texas (100 births), Illinois (34 births).
How long has the name Iridian been used? ▼
Records for Iridian go back to 1994, giving 13 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Iridian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iris, Irie, Irina, Irine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iridian's data
- Iridian's decade-level peak was the 1990s (488 total births); usage has since declined to 93 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Iridians (210 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 Iridian
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iridian
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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, 1994–2006 (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. "Iridian: Baby Name Since 1994 - 581 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iridian. 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 Iridian 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.