Iris is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #520 in 1996 with 453 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 3,729 births ranking #61. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 3,870 girls born was named Iris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.