Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish, Gaelic
Meaning: God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John, God is gracious
Pronunciation: ee-uhn, /iːən/, IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #559
Ian is a Scottish form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a popular name in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The name Ian is of Scottish, Gaelic origin and means God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John, God is gracious. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ian is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /iːən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IY AH N
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ian is recorded 103,084 times globally, ranking it as the 559th most common name worldwide.
Ian is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 49,335 occurrences, making it the 22th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ian is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #22 | 1 : 11 |
| United States of America | #334 | 1 : 104 |
| South Africa | #464 | 1 : 540 |
| Canada | #91 | 1 : 85 |
| Ireland | #83 | 1 : 28 |
| Mexico | #764 | 1 : 407 |
| Chile | #506 | 1 : 342 |
| Malaysia | #898 | 1 : 1,336 |
| Singapore | #241 | 1 : 397 |
| Spain | #855 | 1 : 459 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 4, 2024 05:17 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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