Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Iban since 1973
Babies named Iban per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 189 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Iban is a distinctive Basque name that has seen occasional but consistent use since first being recorded in the United States in 1973. Its trajectory has been falling since 2003, with its peak year occurring in 2002. While still extremely rare, the name has not appeared among the top states for usage. Its etymology is debated, but it is most commonly linked to the name John via the Spanish Juan, carrying the meaning 'God is gracious'. Iban remains a culturally specific choice, most familiar in the Basque region of Spain and France.
Iban is a Basque name, likely a variant of Juan (Spanish form of John), which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It has been used in the Basque Country since at least the 20th century, though its exact origin is debated. The name remains relatively rare, with sporadic usage in Spain and France.
“Iban” around the world
Where Iban lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Iban
Sibling names for Iban
Names that share Iban's style, for a brother or sister.
