Iris is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #149 in 2017 with 1,990 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 3,729 births ranking #61. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 339.3%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 867 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.