Iran

Unisex

Iran has been given to 1,775 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2000.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,775

Peak year

2000 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

23% girls / 77% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Iran — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ianboy

258,479 babies since 1912

Ivanboy

150,787 babies since 1880

Iraboy

62,535 babies since 1880

Imanunisex

6,609 babies since 1972

Frangirl

5,339 babies since 1912

Kiranunisex

5,041 babies since 1966

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Iran.

Neenagirl

1,775 babies since 1939

Rheannagirl

1,778 babies since 1976

Raeannegirl

1,772 babies since 1949

Iyonnagirl

1,770 babies since 1979

Desiraygirl

1,782 babies since 1955

Chaneyunisex

1,783 babies since 1886

Emileygirl

1,784 babies since 1917

Briseydagirl

1,764 babies since 1990

FAQ

How popular is the name Iran?

Iran has been given to 1,775 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Iran peak?

Iran peaked in 2000, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Iran a girl or boy name?

Iran is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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