Ian is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #75 in 2024 with 4,547 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 6,688 births ranking #68. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 377 boys born was named Ian. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.