Iran
girl nameIran entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #3216 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#3216
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6578 |
| 1970s | #6358 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 1990s | #7602 |
| 2000s | #6294 |
| 2010s | #13210 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Iran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Iran alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Iran in 2025?
- Iran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Iran most popular?
- Iran peaked in 2000, reaching #3216 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Iran with classmates?
- Iran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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