Ian is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #83 in 2025 with 3,924 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 6,688 births ranking #68. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 435 boys born was named Ian. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.