Ian
Scottish boy's name meaning “God is gracious”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #70
- Born in 2023
- 4,551
Meaning & origin
Ian is the Scottish form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ian ranked #70 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,551 US boys were given the name Ian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #65 in 2003
“Unranked” means Ian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Ian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ian mean?
Ian is a Scottish name meaning "God is gracious". Ian is the Scottish form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.
Where does the name Ian come from?
Ian is of Scottish origin. Ian is the Scottish form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.
Is Ian a boy or a girl name?
Ian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Ian?
In 2023, 4,551 US boys were given the name Ian.
Is Ian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ian ranked #70 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.