Declining since 2021, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Iann since 1991
Babies named Iann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Iann's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 253 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Iann is a modern respelling of the classic Scottish name Ian. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and is extremely rare, with a 2025 rank of 5,045 and a frequency of 1 in 90,000 births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has been falling in use since 2021. While Iann lacks historical depth, it offers a contemporary twist on a traditional name. Its similarity to the well-known Ian ensures recognizability, while the double-n spelling gives it a unique edge for parents seeking a distinctive variation.
Iann is a variant spelling of Ian, the Scottish form of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Iann emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of respelling traditional names with double letters.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ian
Sibling names for Iann
Names that share Iann's style, for a brother or sister.
