Iris is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #57 in 2025 with 759 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 762 births ranking #66. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 9,387.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 334 girls born was named Iris. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iris is a luminous classic meaning rainbow. It feels floral, bright, and elegantly concise.
The name combines botanical, mythological, and colour symbolism, which helps explain its lasting appeal. Its modern revival is part of the wider return of crisp vintage girls' names.