Rising since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Iceland since 2009
Babies named Iceland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 | 0 |
| 2020s | 81 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Iceland is a rare and modern invention, first recorded as a personal name in the United States in 2009. As of 2025, it ranked 7,885th for girls, with a 1-in-123,636 frequency, indicating its extreme rarity. The name saw its peak usage in 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2017, reflecting a gradual increase in interest. While it has not yet appeared in any top states' popularity lists, its growth aligns with a broader trend of using geographic and abstract word names. Iceland remains an unconventional choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and evocative name.
Iceland is a late-20th-century invention, formed from the English word 'ice' and 'land,' the same elements that compose the country name. It first appeared as a personal name in the United States around 2009, part of a broader trend of place-name adoptions. Its use remains rare and is primarily associated with a fashion for geographic and abstract word names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ice, Landy
Sibling names for Iceland
Names that share Iceland's style, for a brother or sister.
