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Boy Name

Ian

"God is gracious"

Ranked #75 for boys

About the Name Ian

Meaning

God is gracious

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

I

Boy Rank

#75

Girl Rank

#11449

Ian is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious" and Currently ranked #75 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with I or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#1670
1950
#4997
1960
#17323
1970
#38035
1980
#54150
1990
#62047
2000
#52536
2010
#22210
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ian

  • IM Ian McKellen
  • IF Ian Fleming

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
I
Origin
Celtic

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